take a berth

Frequency: 7.01.8 per million words

to accept or occupy a sleeping place

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Examples (10)

  • On long train journeys, many passengers prefer to take a berth in the sleeper car.
  • He was so tired that he took the first available berth on the ship.
  • We will take a berth on the overnight ferry to save on accommodation costs.
  • Have you ever taken a berth on a cross-country train?
  • After a long day, the sailor was eager to take his berth and get some rest.
  • It's more comfortable to take a berth than to sit in a chair all night.
  • You should take a lower berth if you have trouble climbing.
  • She was glad she had taken a berth, as the journey was longer than expected.
  • Before the ship departed, each crew member proceeded to take their assigned berth.
  • If I had known how rough the sea would be, I would have taken a berth to lie down.