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seaport

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsiˌpɔɹt// UK //sˈiːpɔːt// sea·port

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From sea + port.

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