1. a port or harbor situated on a lake
Usage: typically refers to a town or city with port facilities on an inland lake

Examples

• The lakeport served as a major trading hub for goods transported across the Great Lakes.
• Ships docked at the lakeport to load and unload cargo.
• The town developed into a thriving lakeport during the 19th century.
• Many lakeports in the region have been modernized with new shipping facilities.
• The lakeport's economy depends heavily on maritime commerce.