: a port, harbor, or town accessible to seagoing ships
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Boston is a major seaport in the northeastern U.S.
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Since the land border closures, seaports in both countries have remained open.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Israeli seaports are also closed, the department said.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
In an age where the data of an entire life can be held in the palm of your hand, a fundamental question has emerged about rights to digital privacy when crossing international borders: Can U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers demand access to your phone or laptop at airports and seaports?
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Even Japanese passenger vehicles entering the United State enter at East Coast seaports – Newark, Jacksonville and Baltimore account for 36.9% of the total by value – although the Port of Los Angeles ranks first this year at 22% of the total.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Israeli seaports are also closed, the department said.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
In an age where the data of an entire life can be held in the palm of your hand, a fundamental question has emerged about rights to digital privacy when crossing international borders: Can U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers demand access to your phone or laptop at airports and seaports?
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Even Japanese passenger vehicles entering the United State enter at East Coast seaports – Newark, Jacksonville and Baltimore account for 36.9% of the total by value – although the Port of Los Angeles ranks first this year at 22% of the total.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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“Seaport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaport. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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seaport
noun
sea·port
-ˌpō(ə)rt 
-ˌpȯ(ə)rt
: a port, harbor, or town within reach of seagoing ships
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