tonnage /ˈtʌnɪd͡ʒ/ noun6 •The number of tons of bombs dropped in a particular region over a particular period of time. •The number of tons of water that a floating ship displaces.With her luxurious furnishings and spacious accommodation the Invicta, which is 350-ft. long and has a gross tonnage of 4,178, resembles a small liner. — 1947 •The capacity of a ship's hold etc in units of 100 cubic feet. •A weight in tons, especially of cargo or freight. •The total shipping of a fleet or nation. •A charge made on each ton of cargo when landed etc. formstonnages