Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trading-port
noun
/ˈtreɪ.dɪŋ pɔːrt/
Definition
A trading-port is a harbor or waterfront area where goods and commodities are exchanged between traders, often facilitating international commerce.
Examples
- The city developed rapidly due to its strategic location as a trading-port.
- Many small businesses thrive near the trading-port, catering to arriving ships and their crews.
- Historically, trading-ports have played a crucial role in the development of economies.
Meaning
A designated location along a coastline or river where merchants gather to buy, sell, or barter goods.
Synonyms
- harbor
- port
- dock
- marina
- quay
