port

[pɔːt]

port Definition

• 1. a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload, especially one where customs officers are stationed
• 2. a place on a computer system or device for connecting other devices, typically one with a specific function such as printing or charging

Using port: Examples

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

• Example

  The ship arrived at the port of New York.

• Example

  The customs officer checked his passport at the port of entry.

• Example

  My laptop has a USB port for connecting external devices.

• Example

  The printer is connected to the USB port of my computer.

port Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for port

• harbor
• dock
• marina
• haven
• wharf

Antonyms for port

• interior
• inland

Idioms Using port

• any port in a storm

  when in difficulty, any solution will do, even an imperfect one

  Example

  I don't really like this job, but I needed work and any port in a storm.

• to make a port of call

  to visit a place briefly during a journey

  Example

  On our trip to Europe, we made a port of call in Lisbon.

• to be in port

  to have arrived at a destination by ship

  Example

  The cargo ship is in port and unloading its containers.

Phrases with port

• port of call

  a place where a ship stops during a journey, especially to take on or unload passengers or cargo

  Example

  The cruise ship made several ports of call in the Caribbean.

• port wine

  a sweet red or white fortified wine from Portugal

  Example

  We enjoyed a glass of port wine after dinner.

• port authority

  an organization responsible for the operation and management of a port

  Example

  The port authority is investing in new infrastructure to accommodate larger ships.

Origins of port

from Old English 'port', meaning 'gateway, entrance'

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Summary: port in Brief

The word 'port' [pɔːt] refers to a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload, often with customs officers. It also means a place on a computer system or device for connecting other devices. Examples include 'The ship arrived at the port of New York.' and 'My laptop has a USB port for connecting external devices.' Phrases like 'port of call' and idioms like 'any port in a storm' extend the term's usage.