noun
- a sleeping place on a ship, train, or other vehicle
- a place where a ship can dock or anchor
- a job or position
Usage: nautical
Usage: informal
verb
- to dock or moor a ship
- to provide with a sleeping place
Usage: nautical
Examples
- She reserved an upper berth on the overnight train.
- The cruise ship had comfortable berths for all passengers.
- The cargo ship found a berth at the busy port.
- He secured a berth as the team's new coach.
- The captain carefully berthed the yacht at the marina.
- The ferry berths at this dock every morning.
- Give him a wide berth if he's in a bad mood.