1. the charge or fee for transporting goods or passengers by water
Usage: nautical; commercial
2. transportation of goods or passengers by water
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The waterage for shipping the cargo across the lake was reasonable.
• They calculated the waterage before loading the goods onto the barge.
• The company specializes in waterage along the river system.
• Waterage costs have increased due to fuel prices.
• The merchant paid the waterage in advance for the shipment.
• Local waterage services connect the islands to the mainland.