English to English Dictionary

Port

A place where ships dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.

Port of departure

The specific geographic location, harbor, airport, or station where a ship, aircraft, or traveler begins a journey.

Port town

A coastal or riverine town with a harbor where ships can load and unload cargo and passengers.

Port-Worker

A person employed at a port to load and unload ships.

Portage

The carrying of a boat or its cargo between two bodies of water or around an obstacle.

Portal

A doorway, gate, or entrance, especially a large or elaborate one.

Portent

A sign or warning that something momentous or calamitous is likely to happen.

Portfolio Manager

A professional responsible for managing a portfolio of investments on behalf of clients or an organization.

Portfolio income

Income derived from investments in securities such as stocks, bonds, dividends, interest, and capital gains generated within a financial portfolio.

Porthole

A circular window in the side of a ship or aircraft.

Porto

A major coastal city in northwestern Portugal known for its stately bridges, production of port wine, and historical architecture.

Portrait

A painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.