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ports

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈpɔɹts// UK //pˈɔːts// ports

n. a town or city by the sea where ships can stop to load and unload goods. It can also mean the specific places on a computer where you plug in cables.

n. harbours or towns where ships may take on or discharge cargo; also, connection points on electronic devices for data transfer or power. Both senses are typically used in the plural when referring to infrastructure or multiple connection options.


SIMPLE

The ship visits several busy ports during its journey.

CONTEXTUAL

The city grew rapidly because its deep-water ports allowed large international cargo ships to dock safely.

COMPLEX

Modern laptops have fewer physical ports than older models, often requiring users to purchase external adapters to connect multiple peripheral devices simultaneously.

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Commonly used in the plural when discussing international trade or computer hardware specifications.

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