1. weight measured in pounds
2. a fee or commission based on the pound sterling or per pound of weight
Usage: British; commercial
3. the act of confining animals in a pound
Usage: legal

Examples

• The shipping cost was calculated based on the poundage of the package.
• He lost significant poundage after starting his diet and exercise program.
• The broker charged a small poundage on each transaction.
• The poundage fee for storing the impounded vehicle was quite expensive.
• They measured the poundage of the harvest to determine profits.
• The customs officer calculated poundage on the imported goods.