port of entry

noun phrase

1

: a place where foreign goods may be cleared through a customhouse

2

: a place (such as an airport or border crossing) where a person may be permitted to enter a country

Examples of port of entry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Martinez argued that losing access to nearby facilities could pull officers away from ports of entry for longer periods, leaving fewer personnel available to staff inspection lanes. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Travel bans, visa fees and invasive searches at ports of entry are all factors in international travelers leaving the United States off their travel itineraries, according to the WTTC. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

While the bridge path connects to existing walking trails, there is no on-site parking at either port of entry. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Many blamed the incident on his government's progressive policies and publicly rallied for new border checks at sea, air and land ports of entry. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for port of entry

• complementary
• elementary
• gentry
• sentry