A fixed bed or bunk on a ship, train, or other means of transport. I reserved a lower berth for the overnight train journey.
A place where a ship is moored or docked. The captain guided the vessel into its berth at the harbor.
A job or position, especially one that is considered secure or easy. He managed to secure a comfortable berth in the company's marketing department.
A sufficient distance for maneuvering a ship; a safe distance. The ship maintained a wide berth from the rocky shore to avoid any accidents.
In sports, a place secured in a competition, tournament, or lineup. Their late-season surge earned them a berth in the playoffs.