seaport

[US]/'siːpɔːt/
[UK]/'sipɔrt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a harbor located on a seacoast
Word Forms
Pluralseaports

Phrases & Collocations

south street seaport

Example Sentences

Ostend is the most important seaport in Belgium.

The cargo ship arrived at the seaport.

The seaport is a hub for international trade.

Many cruise ships dock at the seaport.

The seaport is bustling with activity.

Customs officials inspect goods at the seaport.

Tourists often visit the seaport to watch the ships.

The seaport plays a vital role in the local economy.

Fishermen bring in their catch to the seaport.

The seaport is equipped with modern facilities.

Cargo is loaded and unloaded at the seaport.

Real-world Examples

Rotterdam is Europe's largest seaport — and the barrier is designed to protect it, too.

Source: Environment and Science

" They are all seaports. That the writer was on board of a ship."

Source: The Five Orange Pips of Sherlock Holmes

And the state's seaports and airports will likely also be affected.

Source: VOA Special English: World

It's ten years old, well established, located between the capital and a major seaport.

Source: Cambridge BEC Intermediate Listening Past Papers (Volume 2)

Wellington is trim and neat and English; it reminds you of a seaport town on the South Coast.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

He began playing at different seaport cities all around the rocky coast. It was hard and difficult land.

Source: VOA Special September 2020 Collection

So, when a big tanker comes in to duct in a seaport, there's a small ship leading the way.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May/June 2018 Compilation

Liverpool, located in northwest England, is also a major seaport.

Source: 11. Around the World in 80 Days (29 completed articles)

The report says roads, bridges and beaches will be washed away. And the state's seaports and airports will likely also be affected.

Source: VOA Special April 2019 Collection

It also was the world’s busiest seaport until recently when Shanghai was recognized as the busiest.

Source: VOA Special March 2015 Collection

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