point of origin

noun phrase

Definition of point of origin

: the place where something comes from : the place where something originates The package's point of origin was somewhere in the U.S. the point of origin of the fire that burned the building down

Comments on point of origin

What made you want to look up point of origin? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

detritus

miscellaneous remnants or debris

Test Your Vocabulary

The Exceptions Quiz III

Which of these words does not mean "nonsense"?

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ