Meaning of the word moorage in English

What does moorage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

moorage

US /ˈmʊərɪdʒ/
UK /ˈmʊərɪdʒ/

Noun

1.

a place where a boat or ship can be moored

Example:
The yacht found a safe moorage in the sheltered cove.
They paid a monthly fee for their boat's moorage.
2.

the act of mooring a boat or ship

Example:
The captain skillfully performed the moorage in the strong current.
The storm made the moorage of the ships very difficult.