Boatload

usgb/ˈboʊt.loʊd/
noun

A very large quantity of something.

He has a boatload of work to finish this week.
Visual representation of "boatload" - A very large quantity of something.

Usage tips

Informal

a boatload of information,a boatload of supplies,a boatload of fun

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Context

Consider using 'boatload' to express a large quantity in informal settings.

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She has a boatload of ideas for the party.
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Nuance

Be mindful that 'boatload' often conveys overwhelm or excess.

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After the holidays, he felt like he had a boatload of emails to catch up on.
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Colloquial

The term is more commonly used in casual conversations rather than formal writing.

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There’s a boatload of people at the concert tonight.
Visual representation of the word "Boatload"

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