Synonyms for

Berth

Verb / bɜ:θ / Another word for berth — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place to sleep on a ship or train

Synonyms & similar words

billet moor slip mooring moorage tieup wharf spot builtinbed situation bunk place position office post bunk cabin compartment roomette sleeper stateroom alcove cell chamber cubbyhole den hole nook office study carrel closet cubby cupboard locker

Synonyms by register

Formal

mooring dock quay wharf

Informal

spot space place slot

Literary

haven anchorage station

Antonyms

advance forward proceed move depart leave

Common collocations

  • safe berth
  • give a berth
  • take a berth
  • private berth
  • public berth
  • ship's berth
  • empty berth
  • assigned berth

Word family

noun berth
verb berth

Usage note

Primarily used in a nautical context for a ship's position or a place to dock. Can also refer to a sleeping space, especially on a train or ship.

Example sentences

  1. I had a cozy berth on the train.
  2. The ship had plenty of berths for all the passengers.
  3. The berth was small, but comfortable.
  4. I couldn't sleep in my berth because of the rocking of the ship.
  5. The crew cleaned the berths every day.

Quotes

  • The berth of a ship is its coffin, but in the berth of that coffin it is safe beyond all safety.
  • The berth is the beautifullest place there is; everything so snug and ship-shape, and fellows outside bustling
  • A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.

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