Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
port-of-entry
noun
/ˈpɔːrt əv ˈɛntri/
Definition
A designated location where people or goods are allowed to enter a country.
Examples
- When traveling internationally, you must go through a port-of-entry.
- Customs officials at the port-of-entry inspected our luggage.
- He arrived at the airport’s port-of-entry after a long flight.
Meaning
A port-of-entry is a specific area, typically at a border crossing or airport, where customs and immigration checks are conducted for travelers or shipments entering a nation.
Synonyms
- entry point
- border crossing
- gateway
