Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
port-of-departure
noun
/ˌpɔːrt əv dɪˈpɑːr.tʃər/
Definition
A port from which a ship or aircraft departs.
Examples
- New York City is a popular port-of-departure for transatlantic cruises.
- The port-of-departure for our flight was Los Angeles International Airport.
- Many tourists choose Barcelona as their port-of-departure for Mediterranean cruises.
Meaning
The location or port where a journey begins, particularly in the context of maritime or air travel.
Synonyms
- departure port
- launch point
- starting port
