Definitions

1. noun

The amount of cargo or freight that a ship or vehicle can carry, measured in tons.

“The ship’s tonnage was increased with the addition of a new cargo hold.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement for the size or capacity of ships and vehicles, based on their cargo-carrying capacity.

“The company’s fleet has a total tonnage of over 100,000 tons.”

3. noun

A measurement of the weight or quantity of coal or other materials produced or mined in a given period.

“The coal mine’s tonnage increased significantly last year due to new mining technology.”

4. noun

A unit of measurement for the size or capacity of something, such as a container or a building.

“The new storage facility has a tonnage of over 50,000 square feet.”