Pronunciation: /bɜrθ/
noun a built-in bed or bunk, typically on a ship or train
A1 The ship had a comfortable berth in the harbor.
A2 Each passenger had their own berth on the overnight train.
B1 The sailor secured the boat in its berth before heading ashore.
B2 The luxury yacht had a spacious berth with all the amenities.
C1 The cruise ship's berth was reserved at the port for the entire week.
C2 The private jet had a designated berth at the exclusive airport.
verb to bring a ship into its designated spot at a dock or pier
A1 The ship will berth at the port tomorrow.
A2 The captain berthed the boat carefully at the dock.
B1 The train will berth at platform 3 in five minutes.
B2 The pilot expertly berthed the plane at the gate.
C1 The yacht berthed smoothly despite the strong currents.
C2 The skilled sailor berthed the sailboat with precision in the crowded harbor.
formal The ship's captain assigned each crew member a specific berth in the sleeping quarters.
informal I managed to secure a berth on the overnight train to save on hotel costs.
slang I can't believe I scored a prime berth right by the stage at the concert!
figurative She finally found her berth in the company after years of hard work and dedication.
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