Poundage

Pronunciation: /ˈpaʊndɪdʒ/

Definitions of poundage

noun a fee or tax based on weight or quantity, typically related to shipping or trade

Example Sentences

A1 The poundage of the package was too heavy for me to lift.

A2 I had to pay extra poundage for exceeding the weight limit on my luggage.

B1 The poundage of the shipment was calculated based on the total weight of the items.

B2 The company charges a poundage fee for handling and processing large quantities of goods.

C1 The poundage of the cargo was carefully measured to ensure it met the safety regulations.

C2 The poundage of the goods was a critical factor in determining the cost of transportation.

Examples of poundage in a Sentence

formal The poundage of the package exceeded the weight limit for standard shipping.

informal I couldn't believe the poundage of the groceries I had to carry up the stairs.

slang My new workout routine is all about reducing poundage and toning up.

figurative The poundage of responsibility on her shoulders was overwhelming.

Grammatical Forms of poundage

• past tense: poundaged
• plural: poundages
• comparative: more poundage
• superlative: most poundage
• present tense: poundage
• future tense: will poundage
• perfect tense: have pounded
• continuous tense: is pounding
• singular: poundage
• positive degree: poundage
• infinitive: to poundage
• gerund: poundaging
• participle: poundaged

Origin and Evolution of poundage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'poundage' originated from the Old French word 'pondage' which came from the Latin word 'pondus' meaning weight or heaviness.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a duty or tax based on weight, 'poundage' evolved to also mean a fee charged per pound of goods transported or stored.