Port Definition
port
adjective
- located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
noun
- a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
- sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
- an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
- the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
- (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
verb
- put or turn on the left side, of a ship; "port the helm"
- bring to port; "the captain ported the ship at night"
- land at or reach a port; "The ship finally ported"
- turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship; "The big ship was slowly porting"
- carry, bear, convey, or bring; "The small canoe could be ported easily"
- carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons; "port a rifle"
- drink port; "We were porting all in the club after dinner"
- modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
"Port" in song lyrics
See how port is used in real songs:
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"I'd rather lamp up my cirb and flip to rob a port"
2 Live Crew f/ Ice-T — The Real One -
"Peg leg navigator starboard to port"
Aesop Rock — The Harbor Is Yours -
"Suitcases and pretty pictures out in Lambert Air Port?"
Ali f/ St. Louis Alumni * — St. Louis Alumni (Bonus Track)
Words that rhyme with port
Usage tips for "port"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "port" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for port to find words that pair well.