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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tonnage

/ˈtɒnɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does tonnage mean?

noun

The quantity or amount of goods or materials that a ship or other vehicle can carry; a unit of measurement for the capacity of a ship or other vehicle. A large quantity or amount of something.

Example

"The ship's tonnage was 10,000 tons, making it one of the largest vessels in the fleet."

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