seaport
Seaport (noun) means a town or city with a harbour where ships can load and unload cargo. Example: “Rotterdam is one of the busiest seaports in Europe.”
How to use seaport
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA coastal town built around a harbour for ships.
Word forms
seaports plural
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Rotterdam is one of the busiest _____ in Europe.
Etymology
From sea + port.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “seaport” mean?
The word “seaport” means a town or city with a harbour where ships can load and unload cargo. In plain terms, a coastal town built around a harbour for ships.
How do you use “seaport” in a sentence?
Here is “seaport” used in a sentence: “Rotterdam is one of the busiest seaports in Europe.”
What part of speech is “seaport”?
“Seaport” is a noun.
What is the meaning of seaport?
"seaport" (noun) means a town or city with a harbour where ships can load and unload cargo.