boatload
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for boatload, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The amount of cargo or number of passengers a boat can carry.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The amount of cargo or number of passengers a boat can carry.
“a boatload of ferry passengers”
How to use boatload
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a boatload of money
a boatload of trouble
Etymology
From boat plus load; the informal "large amount" sense grew out of the literal one.
Full origin of boatload →Frequently asked questions
What does “boatload” mean?
The word “boatload” means the amount of cargo or number of passengers a boat can carry. In plain terms, literally what a boat can carry, or informally, a huge amount of anything.
How do you pronounce “boatload”?
“Boatload” is pronounced BOHT-lohd (/ˈboʊtˌloʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “boatload” in a sentence?
Here is “boatload” used in a sentence: “A boatload of tourists arrived at the harbor.”
What part of speech is “boatload”?
“Boatload” is a noun.
How many meanings does “boatload” have?
“Boatload” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the amount of cargo or number of passengers a boat can carry.
