a ship's allotted place at a wharf or dock

the vessel had left its berth

a fixed bunk on a ship, train, or other means of transport

I'll sleep in the upper berth

a four-berth caravan

(often in a sporting context) a position in an organization or event

he looked at home in an unfamiliar right-back berth

moor (a ship) in its allotted place

they planned to berth HMS Impregnable at Portsmouth

(of a passenger ship) provide a sleeping place for (someone)