Port

noun
pɔːrt

Meaning

A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
a harbor where ships dock to load and unload goods

Example Sentences

Ports improve maritime trade.

The ship docked at the port after a long voyage.

Synonyms

harbor, dock, wharf, pier, quay, marina
Entry 1
harbor, dock, wharf, pier
Entry 2
harbor, dock, quay, marina

Antonyms

land, station, shore
Entry 1
land, station
Entry 2
land, shore

Collocations

port authority, busy port, port of call, shipping port

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