Historical Sites Vocabulary

noun a place where ships are built, repaired, or stored

• The ship was repaired at the dockyard before setting sail again.
• I heard they're hiring at the dockyard for the summer.
• Let's meet up by the dockyard later, okay?
• Her mind was a busy dockyard, filled with thoughts coming and going constantly.

noun A person who acts as a guide, typically in a museum or art gallery, providing information about the exhibits

adjective Relating to or characteristic of a docent or the role of a docent

• The museum docent provided a detailed explanation of the artwork to the visitors.
• The docent at the zoo was really friendly and answered all of our questions.
• I heard the docent at the park is super chill and knows all the best spots.
• As a docent of history, she guided us through the past with clarity and insight.