Synonyms of berth

berth 1 of 2

noun

ˈbərth 

as in position

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

found a berth at a travel agency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• position
• job
• place
• capacity
• post
• employment
• situation
• appointment
• function
• connection
• billet
• employ
• spot
• office
• career
• profession
• occupation
• work
• duty
• pursuit
• business
• task
• living
• trade
• service
• vocation
• mission
• practice
• posting
• gig
• livelihood
• line
• calling
• engagement
• racket
• lifework

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avocation
• unemployment
• joblessness

berth

2 of 2

verb

as in to dock

Related Words

• dock
• moor
• anchor
• tie up
• ground
• beach
• land
• harbor
• reach
• arrive
• show up
• turn up
• disembark
• debark

Dissimilar Words

• launch
• sail
• embark

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of berth

Noun

Instead, the Dodgers arrive at McCovey Cove having already clinched a postseason berth, while the Giants carry the weight of a losing season that never matched the offseason optimism. — James Ward, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Reaching the playoffs hasn't been in doubt for the Brewers, who routed the Reds to earn their eighth postseason berth in nine seasons. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Verb

Getting Canadarm2 back online will be critical to berth some cargo ships at the space station, which carry food, equipment and other supplies to the astronauts, as well as to perform a share of maintenance on the orbiting complex. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 12 June 2026

The Cavs, probably soon, are going home for the summer with the most expensive roster in NBA history and no finals berth to show for it. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 24 May 2026