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seaport

American  
[see-pawrt, -pohrt] / ˈsiˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt /

noun

  1. a port or harbor on or accessible to a seacoast and providing accommodation for seagoing vessels.

  2. a town or city at such a place.

seaport British  
/ ˈsiːˌpɔːt /

noun

  1. a port or harbour accessible to seagoing vessels

  2. a town or city located at such a place

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of seaport

First recorded in 1590–1600; sea + port 1

Example Sentences

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Seaport analyst Jay Goldberg told MarketWatch that, for months, Nvidia has been working on investing and partnering with companies to secure parts in the AI supply-chain shortage.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Seaport analyst Patrick Palfrey tracks stock price moves that are “out of sync” with underlying fundamentals.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Meanwhile, Seaport Research said the median S&P 500 company is expected to deliver 10.4% earnings-per-share growth for the first quarter.

From MarketWatch • May 3, 2026

Seaport Research analyst Jay Goldberg reiterated a Sell rating on the stock with a $100 target price.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

They visited the UN and the South Street Seaport and returned to the apartment at four in the afternoon.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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