Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boatload

noun
/ˈboʊtˌloʊd/
Definition
A large amount or quantity of something.
Examples
  • After the sale, we received a boatload of new customers.
  • He had a boatload of homework to complete over the weekend.
  • We found a boatload of information on the topic during our research.
Meaning
The term ‘boatload’ refers to an abundance or significant number of items, often implying that the quantity is so large it could fill a boat.
Synonyms
  • abundance
  • lot
  • plenty
  • heap
  • mass