Synonyms for

Ports

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

Definition

Ports are places where ships can dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.

Synonyms & similar words

port starboard portwine embrasure interface porthole larboard harbor wharf dock marina jetty pier landing mooring berth quay roadstead anchorage haven moorage basin shipyard harbourage harbour

Synonyms by register

Formal

harbors havens terminals dockyards

Informal

docks piers wharves

Literary

roadsteads anchorages

Antonyms

entrances accesses inlets arrivals discharges

Common collocations

  • sea ports
  • air ports
  • open ports
  • closed ports
  • major ports
  • international ports
  • port authority
  • port of call

Word family

noun port
verb port
adjective portable

Usage note

The word 'ports' can refer to physical locations for ships or aircraft, or to entry points in computer systems. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The ship docked at the port.
  2. The port was busy with cargo ships.
  3. The port authority oversees the activities in the port.
  4. The port workers loaded and unloaded the cargo from the ship.
  5. The citys economy depends on the revenue generated by the port.

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