port

port · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.

  2. 2.

    A place along a coast where ships may take shelter from storms.

  3. 3.

    (nautical) The left side of a ship when facing forward.

  4. 4.

    (computing) A socket or connection point for cables or devices.

  5. 5.

    A type of sweet, dark-red wine originally from Portugal.

Forms

plural: ports

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    any port in a storm — Any solution is acceptable in an emergency
  • •
    port of call — A place where a ship stops during a voyage
  • •
    port of entry — An official location for entering a country

Related words

See also: dock, harbor, ship, starboard
Synonyms: dock, harbor, harbour, marina

Etymology

From Latin portus ("harbor, haven"), related to porta ("gate, door").