CEFR B2

berth

noun

Meaning

A designated space where a ship or boat can be moored, or a bunk or sleeping place on a ship, train, or other vehicle.

Examples

The cruise ship slowly maneuvered into its assigned berth at the busy port.
On the overnight train, I managed to secure a comfortable upper berth for my journey.

Synonyms: dock, mooring, anchorage, bunk

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berth (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɜːθ/

Definition

A designated space where a ship or boat can be moored, or a bunk or sleeping place on a ship, train, or other vehicle.

Examples

The cruise ship slowly maneuvered into its assigned berth at the busy port.
On the overnight train, I managed to secure a comfortable upper berth for my journey.
The captain requested a deeper berth for the large cargo vessel carrying heavy machinery.

How to Use berth

give a wide berth (idiom): To avoid someone or something. — "It's wise to give that area of the city a wide berth after dark."
berth at (prepositional phrase): To moor a ship at a specific location. — "The ferry will berth at pier 7."
berth for (prepositional phrase): A space or position for someone/something. — "Is there a berth for my bicycle on the train?"

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