point of origin
noun phrase
: the place where something comes from : the place where something originates
The package's point of origin was somewhere in the U.S.
the point of origin of the fire that burned the building down
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Officials said the blaze went through the roof of the building at 407 E. Seventh St., but firefighters were able to contain it at its point of origin.
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Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Feb. 2024
In the views of Saudi Arabia and other members of OPEC+, this cartel could eventually brand crude oil by point of origin, method of extraction, and degree of carbon intensity—and then price it accordingly.
—Karen E. Young, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2022
There were 26 total ships in the area between their point of origin and 40 nautical miles from the L.A. hub, while there were 29 vessels between those points that were headed for L.B. Approximately 436,973 TEUs are aboard the 55 ships headed for the San Pedro Bay.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Sep. 2024
Although they are caused by Halley’s Comet, the Orionids get their name from their apparent point of origin — what astronomers call their radiant point.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Feb. 2024
In the views of Saudi Arabia and other members of OPEC+, this cartel could eventually brand crude oil by point of origin, method of extraction, and degree of carbon intensity—and then price it accordingly.
—Karen E. Young, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2022
There were 26 total ships in the area between their point of origin and 40 nautical miles from the L.A. hub, while there were 29 vessels between those points that were headed for L.B. Approximately 436,973 TEUs are aboard the 55 ships headed for the San Pedro Bay.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Sep. 2024
Although they are caused by Halley’s Comet, the Orionids get their name from their apparent point of origin — what astronomers call their radiant point.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for point of origin
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“Point of origin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20origin. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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