Seaport (Noun)
Meaning
A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The city's seaport is one of the busiest in the world, handling millions of tons of cargo every year.
- A large seaport on the Mediterranean Sea has been built to accommodate the growing trade between Europe and Asia.
- The construction of the new seaport is expected to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.
- Ships from all over the world dock at the seaport to load and unload their cargo, including containers, oil, and grain.
- The seaport is protected from the open sea by a series of breakwaters, making it a safe haven for ships during storms.