wharfage

American  

[hwawr-fij, wawr-] / ˈʰwɔr fɪdʒ, ˈwɔr- /

noun

1. the use of a wharf.

   to charge higher rates for wharfage.

2. storage of goods at a wharf.

   conditions that make wharfage hazardous.

3. the charge or payment for the use of a wharf.

   to pay one's wharfage monthly.

4. wharves collectively, especially the number of wharves in a particular port.

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wharfage British  

/ ˈwɔːfɪdʒ /

noun

1. accommodation for ships at wharves

2. a charge for use of a wharf

3. wharves collectively

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Etymology

Origin of wharfage

A late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; wharf, -age

Example Sentences

The same document claims that the city will see $6m in revenue each year from a wharfage fee plus $5m in contributions to an Oakland Initiatives Fund, which can support charities and health programs.

From The Guardian

"The proposed wharfage fee is 14 times higher than what any other business is being charged for using port facilities," SpaceX spokesman John Taylor said in an email.

From The Verge

Finally, on January 20, 1785, Williams and his wife deeded to Brown all rights to land of No. 7 Long Wharf, reserving for himself his rights in the flats, wharfage, and dockage.

From Project Gutenberg

The city of Sydney has a wharfage two miles in extent.

From Project Gutenberg

But the boat soon found its second wharfage.

From Project Gutenberg