load down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To load heavily, with a significant burden.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The big and little inmates of the Edgewater Orphanage will receive a visit from St. Claus tonight, when members of the Townsmen Society of Norfolk, loaded down with toys and useful presents, will visit the institution to put on their annual Christmas party.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “load down” mean?
To load heavily, with a significant burden.
Is “load down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.