barge

1 of 2

noun

ˈbärj 

: any of various boats: such as

a

: a roomy usually flat-bottomed boat used chiefly for the transport of goods on inland waterways and usually propelled by towing

b

: a large motorboat supplied to the flag officer of a flagship

c

: a roomy pleasure boat

especially : a boat of state elegantly furnished and decorated

barge

2 of 2

verb

barged; barging

transitive verb

: to carry by barge

intransitive verb

1

: to move ponderously or clumsily

2

: to thrust oneself heedlessly or unceremoniously

barged into the meeting

Synonyms of barge

Verb

• shuffle
• stomp
• stumble
• slough
• haul

Examples of barge in a Sentence

Verb

He came rushing down the stairs, barging into the crowd of people at the bottom.

She barged through the door without even knocking.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The rescue barge is regarded as one of China’s most advanced modular heavy-duty water rescue systems. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

Authorities say the pontoon boat collided with a barge and that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating. — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Verb

Last year, The Studio barged in and gobbled up six nominations; this year, Hacks did the same. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 July 2026

In truth, a goal might not have counted anyway, since Haaland barged into Guehi earlier in the counter-attack. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin barca

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1600, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Phrases Containing barge

• barge in on

Rhymes for barge

• charge
• large
• marge
• sarge
• targe
• discharge
• enlarge
• litharge
• recharge
• surcharge
• overcharge

Kids Definition

barge

1 of 2 noun

ˈbärj 

: a broad flat-bottomed boat that is usually towed and used chiefly to transport goods in harbors and on rivers and canals

barge

2 of 2 verb

barged; barging

1

: to carry by barge

2

: to move or push oneself clumsily or rudely

barged right in