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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The island of Cozumel, which is part of Mexico's Caribbean coast, is the busiest port of call for cruise ships in the world. —

Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 The other is American tattoo art, much of which evolved from sailors bringing back art on their skin from exotic ports of call. —

Rob Wieland, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 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 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 11 Jan. 2025.

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