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port1

Syllabification: (port)
Pronunciation: /pôrt/

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Definition of port

noun

  • a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload, especially one where customs officers are stationed.
  • a harbor:the port has miles of docks [as modifier]:an abundant water supply and port facilities
  • (also inland port) an inland town or city whose connection to the coast by a river or other body of water enables it to act as a port.

Phrases

any port in a storm

proverb in adverse circumstances one welcomes any source of relief or escape.

port of entry

a harbor, border town, or airport by which people and goods may enter a country.

Origin:

Old English, from Latin portus 'haven, harbor', reinforced in Middle English by Old French

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