port of call

noun phrase

: an intermediate port where ships customarily stop for supplies, repairs, or transshipment of cargo

: a stop included on an itinerary

Examples of port of call in a Sentence

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And instead of relying only on public ports of call, cruise lines are creating their own private destinations by buying private islands just for their passengers to enjoy. —

Natasha Chen, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024 Experienced cruisers likely know how to snag deals, pack with ease and make the most of their time in ports of call. —

Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2024 Guests were welcomed at nearly every port of call with a friendly crew (and sometimes, lively performances), perhaps vendors selling souvenirs, and dedicated staff to help navigate to where to go. —

Katie Chang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 The itinerary features eight ports of call in Alaska, including Sitka, Anchorage – where the ship will stay overnight – and Juneau. —

Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for port of call

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of port of call was in 1838

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“Port of call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/port%20of%20call. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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