1. plural of port; harbors where ships dock to load and unload cargo or passengers
2. plural of port; openings or connections on electronic devices for plugging in cables or accessories
Usage: technology
3. plural of port; openings in the side of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Usage: nautical; aviation

Examples

• The cargo ship visited three different ports during its journey.
• Major ports handle millions of containers each year.
• My laptop has several USB ports for connecting devices.
• The new phone doesn’t have traditional headphone ports.
• The submarine’s ports were sealed before diving.
• Cruise ships dock at ports around the Mediterranean.
• Check all the ports on your computer before connecting the printer.