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home port

noun

Definition of home port

as in seaport

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Recent Examples of home port Fishermen carry fish from their boats to Playita Mia in Manta, which was the home port of two ships that sank in March. — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 Long Beach was the home port for that Navy destroyer. — Daily News, 25 May 2026 Not only are there multiple home ports throughout the south to choose from, but there are also a handful of ships sailing from these ports. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Most of the ships serviced at the base have San Diego as their home port. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for home port

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Noun

Abiy’s push for sovereign access to the Eritrean seaport of Assab has reignited tensions with Eritrea, which shares a border with Tigray.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
While the timing of the review coincided with Jensen Hughes’ work on the airport and seaport, Jensen Hughes was never tasked with that study.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of seaport

Noun

The album moves like a DJ set, never letting a sound outstay its welcome.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
The s and z sounds of cedar scent, soothed, breeze, petals, pads, crossed, shore, and small create a peaceful line of sound that mimics the smooth flow of a river.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of sound

Noun

The bright blue lagoon waters of Venice, Italy and its iconic canals stand out in this true-color satellite image.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026
The authority cited current and projected lake levels, near-average precipitation across the canal’s watershed and the water-saving measures in place at the locks as reasons for the about-face.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of canal

Noun

Each sophisticated room—though closer to a suite in size—has its own private balcony, and most enjoy memorable views of the bay or city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Fitzgerald draws the whole class map into the geography—East Egg, where the old money summers, and West Egg across the bay, where Gatsby’s new fortune buys a mansion but never quite buys in.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of bay

Noun

Just a few hours from the Arctic Ocean, the exercise helps the Miami native narrow his view to suit a world stunted by extreme cold.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Support remains positive among voters aged 30-44, but narrows, with 33% in support and 28% in opposition.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Definition of narrow

Noun

The September 2026 surge was highest where the water was directed into shallow bays and inlets.

— Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
From the charming courtyards and upscale fashion boutiques tucked behind Worth Avenue to the rugged majesty of Jupiter’s inlets, the region is a playground for the curious traveler.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of inlet

Noun

As the hundreds of thousands of people made their way down the narrow roads following the politician, a few rerouted into the industry event, still carrying big flags and with faces lit up with hope.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
The landscape was inspired by the inland town of Ioulida, a hilltop village with cascading residential dwellings and winding paths (no car-worthy roads), and a church perched at the precipice.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of roads

Noun

Just a mile away from the lodge are two Andean lagoons with wowing views of Mount Fitz Roy, the castle-like 11,171-foot peak on the logo of the Patagonia clothing brand.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
News of the discovery did not seem to surprise people familiar with the lagoon.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of lagoon

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