Berth: meaning, definitions and examples
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berth
[ bəːθ ]
on a ship
A bed or sleeping accommodation on a ship or train.
Synonyms
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.
parking
A space in a ship, train, or other transport to accommodate a particular item or category of cargo.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The car was parked in a designated berth at the port.
- The ship had enough berths for all the containers.
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
Word origin
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.