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noun

ˈbərth How to pronounce berth (audio)
Definition of berthnext
as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay found a berth at a travel agency

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berth

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verb

as in to dock

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Recent Examples of berth
Noun
The Marlins earned a wild-card berth, losing to Philadelphia in the wild-card round. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 The Blue Jays are 39-45, sitting in third place in the AL East, but just about every AL team has a chance at a Wild Card playoff berth. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
Verb
The tanker is scheduled to berth at the company's offshore mooring facility later Friday to unload its crude oil. — ABC News, 7 May 2026 Each needs to be berthed, unloaded and reloaded, refueled and repositioned as well as piloted in and out of a complex harbor. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for berth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
  1. position
  2. dock
  3. job
  4. moor
  5. anchor
  6. tie up
  7. ground
Noun
  • Williams’ decision to leave the position was a big surprise to the mayor, commissioners and residents, though her departure followed months of controversy and scrutiny.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Hipparcos was the first space mission devoted to precision astrometry, the accurate measurement of celestial positions and distances.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of position
Verb
  • The cruise, which departs from Greece on July 5, was expected to dock in the Turkish port town of Kuşadası two days later, followed by a trip to Istanbul, according to Atlantis Events, which is organizing the voyage.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • According to ship tracking data site MarineTraffic, the ship is docked at a Greek island as of June 3.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of dock
Noun
  • Last year’s grants paid for things like job skills training aimed at retaining nonprofit employees, specialized accounting services and a marketing program for thrift stores.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • The Dream, however, snapped back to finish the job and put themselves back in the win column for the first time since June 22.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of job
Verb
  • Powering oil operations with wind turbine A tension-leg platform (TLP) is a buoyant, floating structure moored to the seafloor by taut, vertical steel cables.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • One tech mogul asked if the harbor could accommodate mooring a 100-foot sailboat.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 27 June 2026
Definition of moor
Verb
  • With the blessing and support of the Forest Service, the tribe began working to restore parts of its homeland — not as a shrubland, or thick conifer forest, but an open and free tapestry anchored by oaks.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Avoid small outdoor rugs that don’t frame furniture; opt for larger rugs or layered styles to anchor and elevate your patio.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026
Definition of anchor
Verb
  • Baldoni, via his Wayfarer Studios production company, and Lively later agreed to settle but remain tied up in a court fight over legal fees.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • At the 83rd minute, the Inter Miami captain managed to tie up the match, with midfielder Enzo Fernández popping in the winning goal in stoppage time.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Definition of tie up
Verb
  • After Mike Trout grounded into a force at the plate, Nolan Schanuel singled – one of his four hits – to drive in two.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • The fire was caused by an insulation line that wasn’t properly grounded, according to the report.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
Definition of ground

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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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