dockage

noun

dock·​age ˈdä-kij How to pronounce dockage (audio)
1
: a charge for the use of a dock
2
: the docking of ships
3
: docking facilities

Examples of dockage in a Sentence

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Ample green space and the nearby dockage for your favorite water toys are more perks to shacking up at the waterfront mansion. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024 The 120-feet of dockage is ideal for docking and dining (no dashing please). Josie Gulliksen, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Fishing and boating enthusiasts can enjoy complimentary dockage. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023 The hotel sits on a marina with 500 feet of private dockage, perfect for those who want to relax by the water. Brandon Presser, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for dockage 

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dockage was in 1648

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“Dockage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dockage. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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