Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

entrepôt

Noun

/ˌɒn.trəˈpoʊ/

Definition

A port, city, or other center where goods are imported, stored, and exported.

Examples

Hong Kong has long been an important entrepôt for trade between China and the West.
The city developed as an entrepôt during the age of exploration, facilitating the exchange of goods.

Meaning

An entrepôt serves as a commercial hub where products are received, stored, and then sent to their final destinations, often translating goods for international trade.