n. 1. a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload, especially one where customs officers are stationed.
2. a harbor: the port has miles of docks | an abundant water supply and port facilities.
3. (also inland port) an inland town or city whose connection to the coast by a river or other body of water enables it to act as a port.
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