noun

port

port, harbour, connector, port wine

The ship arrived at the port.

The ship arrived at the port.

This computer has three USB ports.

This computer has three USB ports.

He enjoyed a glass of port after dinner.

He enjoyed a glass of port after dinner.

((a port)) a harbour The ship is in the port.

((a USB port)) a computer connector My laptop has two USB ports.

Synonyms: harbour, haven, dock; connector, jack

From Latin 'portus' meaning 'harbour, haven'.

Imagine a ship 'porting' at a 'port' to unload cargo, including 'port' wine and computers with USB 'ports'.

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