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

The issues were printed on recycled paper, and because the house in Stromness flanked the port’s harbor, the constant wetness had slightly curled their pages. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

Additionally, because the ships are smaller, often with fewer than 700 guests, the itineraries tend to be more exciting, accessing ports that are often not available to larger ocean vessels. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

Modern industrial spaces prioritize locations that minimize transportation costs, offering access to vast consumer markets and major ports. — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Half of the sum will go toward building a port terminal outside the capital, while the other half will be spent on surrounding infrastructure such as roads, power, and utilities. — Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Phrases Containing port

• make port