Pronunciation

/prɔːrt/

Definitions

Noun

1. A place on a shore where ships can dock and unload or load goods, passengers, or mail: The city’s main port is a bustling hub of commercial activity.
2. (Computing) A specific location on a network where data can be transmitted or received: The server is hosted at our primary port 8080.
3. (Telecommunications) An entry point for incoming or outgoing signals or data: This router has several ports for connecting devices.
4. (Slang) A person’s manner of carrying themselves or their belongings: He had a big grin on his face, like he’d just won the port. (figurative)

Verb

1. To receive or handle goods, passengers, or shipping at a port: The ship will port at New York Harbor tomorrow.
2. To transfer data from one device to another through a port: I connected my phone to the computer via USB port.

Adjective

1. Facilitating or relating to a harbor or port: The coastal town boasts a scenic port with picturesque docks.
2. (Informal) Having a lot of storage space or compartments: She has a car with a massive cargo port for her hobbies.

Phrases

• “Port of call” refers to a destination a ship visits during its journey.
• “Dock at a port” means to arrive and anchor a vessel at a harbor.
• “Portside activities” denote the actions taking place near the water’s edge at a port.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The container ship docked at the port, unloading tons of goods.”
• Verb: “The ship’s captain made sure all passengers were properly ported before departure.”
• Adjective: “The apartment building had a spacious portico for residents to enjoy the sea breeze.”

Synonyms

• Harbor
• Seaport
• Terminal
• Wharf
• Pier
• Quay -.Dock
• Gateway (in a figurative sense)