NYT Dictionary

TONNAGE

/ˈtʌnɪd͡ʒ/
NounTON-nageton-nage · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

The number of tons of water that a floating ship displaces.

Etymology

Origin: French

From Old French tonnage. Equivalent to tonne + -age.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tunnageaccommodationargosyavoirdupoisbeefburdencapacitycarriagecontentcordage

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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