Synonyms for

Port

Verb / pɔ:rt / Another word for port — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A place where ships load and unload goods or passengers.

Synonyms & similar words

porthole starboard larboard interface portwine embrasure harbor dock wharf marina quay jetty landing mooring berth pier embarkation disembarkation terminal station

Synonyms by register

Formal

harbor haven safe haven refuge

Informal

dock pier wharf

Literary

haven asylum sanctuary

Antonyms

starboard departure exit leave away out

Common collocations

  • port of call
  • seaport town
  • open port
  • free port
  • wine port
  • home port
  • in port

Word family

noun port
verb port
adjective portable

Usage note

As a noun, 'port' most commonly refers to a place where ships dock. As a verb, it means to carry or bring something, often in a specific way (e.g., 'port a weapon').

Example sentences

  1. The cruise ship docked at the port to let the passengers disembark.
  2. The cargo ship arrived at the port to unload its containers.
  3. The fishing boat went to the port to sell its catch.
  4. The navy ship was repaired at the port.
  5. The port was closed due to bad weather.

Quotes

  • A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. Sail out to sea and do new things. - Grace Hopper
  • The world is a port of endless possibility. - Debasish Mridha
  • The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. - Saint Augustine

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