moorage

[ moor-ij ]

noun

1. a place for mooring. mooring. moor.
2. a charge or payment for the use of moorings.
3. an act or instance of mooring mooring moor or the state of being moored. moor.

moorage

/ ˈmɔːrɪdʒ; ˈmʊərɪdʒ /

noun

1. a place for mooring a vessel
2. a charge for mooring
3. the act of mooring

Word History and Origins

Origin of moorage¹

First recorded in 1640–50; moor ² + -age

Example Sentences

Reinhardt also suggested in an email to the yacht club the possibility that they could rent moorage nearby from Intercollegiate Athletics, though that option hadn’t been explored.

From Seattle Times

These fees could include marine terminal leases, real estate and tenant leases at Port facilities, airport landing fees, passenger fees and moorage fees at marinas.

From Seattle Times

A lack of affordable boat moorage and communal spaces on the pricey coast makes it difficult for the Chumash to pray and celebrate their culture on land too, Jaimes says.

From Los Angeles Times

The ship was placed in long-term moorage in Edinburgh in 2020 because of “operational challenges” during the pandemic and was ultimately sold last year to the U.S.

From New York Times

It provides access to the Olympic Discovery Trail, a multiuse recreation trail that stretches 120 miles from Port Townsend to the Pacific, and a plethora of moorage for boaters.

From Seattle Times