Word
seaport
Phoneticssea·port, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsiˌpɔɹt/
UK/sˈiːpɔːt/
Definition
n. a large harbor where ships can dock to load and unload goods. It is a busy place where people and cargo move between the sea and the land.
n. a harbor or port where ships can dock to load and unload cargo. Often used to describe a major commercial hub for maritime trade.
Examples
“The city is a major seaport for international trade.”
“Cargo ships arrive at the seaport every morning to deliver fresh seafood to the local markets.”
“The development of the seaport transformed the coastal town into a global logistics center, attracting thousands of workers and significant investment from international shipping companies.”
Examples
simple
“The city is a major seaport for international trade.”
contextual
“Cargo ships arrive at the seaport every morning to deliver fresh seafood to the local markets.”
complex
“The development of the seaport transformed the coastal town into a global logistics center, attracting thousands of workers and significant investment from international shipping companies.”
Etymology
From sea + port.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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