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seaport
noun sea·port \ˈsē-ˌpȯrt\
: a town or city with a harbor where ships stop to load and unload cargo
Full Definition of SEAPORT
: a port, harbor, or town accessible to seagoing ships
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First Known Use of SEAPORT
circa 1520
Rhymes with SEAPORT
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SEAPORT Defined for Kids
seaport
noun sea·port \ˈsē-ˌpȯrt\
Definition of SEAPORT for Kids
: a port, harbor, or town within reach of seagoing ships
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