port — a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɔːrt/
Example Sentences
- The captain couldn't find a parking space at the port, so he had to dock illegally.
- My laptop has more ports than a Mediterranean cruise route.
- The fishing port was filled with fresh seafood every morning.
port
NOUN[/pɔːrt/]
a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload
a cargo ship captain directs workers as they unload large shipping containers from his vessel. Dock workers operate cranes to lift the heavy containers onto the pier. The unloading process creates organized rows of cargo ready for transport to the nearby town. Other ships wait in the background while seagulls circle overhead and townspeople gather to watch the activity. Smaller fishing boats return with their daily catch as the sun sets behind the coastal buildings. a town with a harbor where ships load and unload cargo and goods
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'portus', meaning harbour or haven. The word originally denoted a gateway connecting sea and land in ancient times, and has metaphorically extended in modern usage to describe connection points in computing and other technical contexts.
Breakdown
portus (Latin: harbour, refuge, haven) → port. The root 'portus' remains unmodified in English, retaining its original sense of a sheltered coastal area or point of entry.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The captain couldn't find a parking space at the port, so he had to dock illegally.”
“My laptop has more ports than a Mediterranean cruise route.”
“The fishing port was filled with fresh seafood every morning.”
“Please connect the cable to the HDMI port on your TV.”
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