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
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The Mouse House’s new CEO said an ongoing initiative to make Disney+ to first port of call for Disney customers and fans in most scenarios was already taking shape under his leadership.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 May 2026
One more option is to book a cruise that stops in Bali as one of its ports of call.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
These include guided cultural visits, access to sites outside typical tourist routes, active options such as diving or hiking, or reservations at the best restaurants in ports of call.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Trying to keep it in situ is your first port of call, making sure to wear a broad spectrum, high factor SPF every day–UV exposure accelerates collagen loss and can also exacerbate uneven texture more generally.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 May 2026
One more option is to book a cruise that stops in Bali as one of its ports of call.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
These include guided cultural visits, access to sites outside typical tourist routes, active options such as diving or hiking, or reservations at the best restaurants in ports of call.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Trying to keep it in situ is your first port of call, making sure to wear a broad spectrum, high factor SPF every day–UV exposure accelerates collagen loss and can also exacerbate uneven texture more generally.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Port of call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/port%20of%20call. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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