berth
|berth|
🇺🇸
/bɜrθ/
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/bɜːθ/
place to stay or moor
Etymology
'berth' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'berthe,' where 'berth' meant 'a place to sleep or stay.'
'berthe' transformed into the modern English word 'berth' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a place to sleep or stay,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fixed bed or bunk on a ship, train, or other means of transport.
She booked a berth on the overnight train.
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Noun 2
a place where a ship is moored at a dock.
The ship finally reached its berth at the harbor.
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Verb 1
to moor a ship in its allotted place.
The captain berthed the ship at the dock.
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Verb 2
to provide a sleeping place for someone.
The hostel berthed the travelers for the night.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45