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Definition of homeport

homeport

/ˈhoʊmˌpɔːrt/
home · port
Plural:homeports
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Past Simple:homeported
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Past Participle:homeported
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Present Participle:homeporting
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homeport Lexical Profile

homeport Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American The port in which a commercial vessel is registered or from which a naval or cruise ship permanently operates and receives maintenance.

Example

"San Diego serves as the primary homeport for dozens of vessels in the Pacific fleet."

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• verb

1

American To assign, base, or station a ship at a specific port as its permanent operational headquarters.

Example

"The shipping company decided to homeport its newest cruise liner in Miami for the winter season."

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• Nearby Words

homeownership
homepage
homeplace
homeport
homer
homeria
homeroom

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homeport. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homeport
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