Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embarkation-point
noun
/ɪmˌbɑːrˈkeɪʃən pɔɪnt/
Definition
A designated place where passengers or cargo board a vehicle, ship, or airplane to begin a journey.
Examples
- Many travelers gathered at the embarkation point of the cruise ship.
- The airport’s embarkation point was crowded with passengers checking in.
- Before the journey, we confirmed the embarkation point for our flight.
Meaning
The term ’embarkation point’ refers to the specific location from which travelers start their journey, particularly in the context of transportation like airports, seaports, or train stations.
Synonyms
- loading area
- boarding gate
- departure point
