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​noun
UK /pɔː(r)t/
Other entries for this word
USB port noun
free port noun
serial port noun
parallel port noun
port of call noun
port of entry noun
accelerated graphics port noun
any port in a storm phrase
port at fortified wine
port at harbour
port at starboard
Word Forms
singularport
pluralports
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    countable/uncountable an area of water where ships stop, including the buildings around it. A harbour is the same thing but smaller and is intended for smaller boats

    At dusk they docked at the port of Monaco.

    in port:

    We’ll have to spend 10 days in port for repairs.

    Synonyms and related words
    Areas and structures where boats and ships stop or are kept
    anchorage
    basin
    berth
    ...
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    1. 1a
      a city where there is a port

      New York is the busiest port on the East Coast.

  2. 2
    countable ​computinga part of a computer that you fit a cable into so that you can connect another piece of equipment to it

    the printer port

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    General computer equipment and parts
    accelerated graphics port
    accelerator card
    ADC
    ...
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  3. 3
    uncountable a strong sweet wine that people sometimes drink at the end of a meal
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    Wines and fortified wines
    Bordeaux
    brandy
    bubbly
    ...
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  4. 4
    uncountable the side of a ship or plane that is on your left when you are looking forwards. The part that is on your right is starboard.
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    Parts of boats and ships
    aft
    amidships
    bay
    ...
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    Parts of aircraft
    aerofoil
    aft
    aileron
    ...
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phrases
any port in a storm

Definition and synonyms of port from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Education.

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