Demurrage Meaning

/dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/
C2

Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounthe detention of a ship or other freight vehicle, during delayed loading or unloading

nouncompensation paid for such detention

The shipping company charged demurrage for the late pick-up.
We need to avoid demurrage costs by unloading the cargo today.
The shipping line charged demurrage fees for the delayed containers.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The shipping company paid extra ____ for the delayed cargo.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The shipping company charged ____ for the late pick-up.

1640s, from Old French demorage, from demorer (English demur), from Latin dēmorārī (“to tarry”). By surface analysis, demur (“delay”) + -age, with doubled ‘r’ to clarify pronunciation and avoid ambiguity with demure.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The shipping company paid extra ____ for the delayed cargo.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The shipping company charged ____ for the late pick-up.

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