Synonyms of port

port

noun

ˈpȯrt 

as in anchorage

a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships

the cruise ship stops at each port for one night only

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anchorage
• harbor
• dock
• bay
• cove
• roads
• marina
• haven
• lagoon
• channel
• inlet
• estuary
• canal
• basin
• harborage
• mooring
• seaport
• roadstead
• narrow
• sound
• loch
• gulf
• fjord
• bight
• strait
• moorage
• creek
• embayment
• arm
• home port
• firth
• lough
• containerport

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of port

Pattaya born of the Vietnam War In calling in a port near Pattaya, the Lincoln is coming to a rest-and-relaxation spot made famous during the Vietnam War-era as a raucous destination for US servicemembers to unwind from the pressures of war. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Bangkok has made clear that the visit is not connected to the conflict in the Middle East and the port call is for rest and recuperation and logistics, in line with treaty commitments. — USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

At the same time, port-to-port transit from Pecém is approximately nine days to the Port of New York/New Jersey and approximately 11 days to the Port of Rotterdam. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Look for a number transfer lock, port-out protection or another feature designed to block unauthorized transfers. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing port

• make port