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berth

 

[ bəːθ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on a ship

A bed or sleeping accommodation on a ship or train.

Synonyms

bunk, cabin, compartment

Examples of usage

  • The captain's berth was located on the upper deck of the ship.
  • I reserved a berth in the second-class cabin for the overnight journey.
Context #2 | Noun

parking

A space in a ship, train, or other transport to accommodate a particular item or category of cargo.

Synonyms

dock, mooring, pier

Examples of usage

  • The car was parked in a designated berth at the port.
  • The ship had enough berths for all the containers.
Context #3 | Verb

ship

To bring a ship into its berth.

Synonyms

anchor, dock, moor

Examples of usage

  • The crew skillfully berthed the ship at the dock.
  • The captain berthed the vessel without any issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "berth" in other languages:

🇵🇹 beliche

🇮🇳 बर्थ

🇩🇪 Koje

🇮🇩 tempat tidur

🇺🇦 койка

🇵🇱 koja

🇯🇵 寝台 (shindai)

🇫🇷 couchette

🇪🇸 litera

🇹🇷 ranza

🇰🇷 침대 (chimdae)

🇸🇦 سرير

🇨🇿 lůžko

🇸🇰 lôžko

🇨🇳 卧铺 (wòpù)

🇸🇮 ležišče

🇮🇸 koja

🇰🇿 койка

🇬🇪 საწოლი

🇦🇿 yataq yeri

🇲🇽 litera

Etymology

The word 'berth' originated from Middle English 'berthe', meaning 'a place for sleeping'. It has been used in nautical contexts since the 15th century, referring to a bed or sleeping accommodation on a ship. Over time, its meaning expanded to include a designated space for cargo on a ship or train. The verb form 'berth' emerged later in the context of bringing a ship into its place at a dock. The word has retained its maritime connotations through the centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,516, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.