port of call

noun phrase

1

: an intermediate port where ships customarily stop for supplies, repairs, or transshipment of cargo

2

: a stop included on an itinerary

Examples of port of call in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His final port of call is at the local community centre, telling stories with the same La Montagne journalist and set-up as the previous evening. — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Disrespecting Cultural Norms When visiting ports of call, be mindful of local customs and etiquette. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

Its final port of call before reaching Acapulco was Colima. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

Inclusive pricing that covers most amenities, including meals, some beverages, and Wi-Fi. — Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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