boatload

noun

boat·​load ˈbōt-ˌlōd 

1

: a load that fills a boat

a boatload of passengers

2

: an indefinitely large number or amount

a boatload of criticism

a boatload of money

Synonyms of boatload

• ton
• loads
• plenty
• dozen
• slew
• bunch
• lot
• chunk
• deal
• pile
• wealth

Examples of boatload in a Sentence

a boatload of publicity for the new handheld devices

Recent Examples on the Web

But dealing a boatload of picks and players for Rudy Gobert in 2022 has largely worked out. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026

All things considered, this Round of 32 clash promises a boatload of entertainment. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026

As the ditzy Rose Nylund, White not only earned a boatload of laughs but also widespread critical acclaim. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026

The valuation is certainly interesting, but that doesn't always matter to those who just made a boatload of money in a short period. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing boatload

• by the boatload

Rhymes for boatload

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• crossroad
• decode

Kids Definition

boatload

noun

boat·​load -ˌlōd 

1

: a load that fills a boat

2

: a large amount

a boatload of money