Main Entry:

¹berth

Pronunciation:

\ˈbərth\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English birth, probably from beren to bear + -th

Date:

15th century

1 a: sufficient distance for maneuvering a ship b: an amount of distance maintained for safety <give the fire a wide berth>2 a: the place where a ship lies when at anchor or at a wharf b: a space for an automotive vehicle at rest <a truck-loading berth>3: a place to sit or sleep especially on a ship or vehicle : accommodation4 a: a billet on a ship b: job, position, place <a starting berth on the team>