berth

[bɜːθ]

berth Definition

  • 1a place to sleep on a ship, train, or caravan
  • 2a space in a port where a ship can be tied up
  • 3a position or role assigned to someone

Using berth: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "berth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We had a comfortable berth on the overnight train.

  • Example

    The ship was tied up at its berth in the harbor.

  • Example

    He was given a new berth as head of the department.

berth Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for berth

Phrases with berth

  • to avoid someone or something

    Example

    I always give that dog a wide berth because it looks dangerous.

  • accommodation and meals provided, especially on a ship

    Example

    The sailors were promised a good wage and berth and board for the duration of the voyage.

  • the distance between the two extreme points of a ship's length

    Example

    The berth of the Titanic was 882 feet long.

Origins of berth

from Middle English 'berthe', meaning 'a place for a ship to lie at anchor'

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Summary: berth in Brief

The term 'berth' [bɜːθ] refers to a sleeping place on a ship, train, or caravan, a space in a port for docking, or a position or role assigned to someone. It is often used in phrases like 'give someone a wide berth,' meaning to avoid someone or something, and 'berth and board,' referring to accommodation and meals provided, especially on a ship.