Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
Port of entry — Port Port, n. [AS. port, L. portus: cf. F. port. See {Farm}, v., {Ford}, and 1st, 3d, & 4h {Port}.] 1. A place where ships may ride secure from storms; a sheltered inlet, bay, or cove; a harbor; a haven. Used also figuratively. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
port of entry — ➔ port1 * * * port of entry UK US noun [C] (plural ports of entry) ► TRANSPORT a place where a person enters a country, or goods are taken off a ship, etc.: »You will need to present the documents at your port of entry … Financial and business terms
port of entry — plural ports of entry n a place, such as a port or airport, where people or goods can enter a country … Dictionary of contemporary English
port of entry — n. A place where a ship, aircraft, or other vessel, and its passengers or cargo, enter a country, where customs and duties are paid and immigration procedures observed. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks,… … Law dictionary
port of entry — noun count the place where someone or something officially enters a country … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
port of entry — n. any place where customs officials are stationed to check people and foreign goods entering a country … English World dictionary
port of entry — noun a port in the United States where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise • Syn: ↑point of entry • Hypernyms: ↑port • Instance Hyponyms: ↑Nogales, ↑Los Angeles, ↑Ci … Useful english dictionary
Port of entry — A port of entry is a place where one may lawfully enter a country. It typically has a staff of persons who check passports and visas and inspect luggage to assure that contraband is not imported. International airports are usually ports of entry … Wikipedia
port of entry — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms port of entry : singular port of entry plural ports of entry the place where someone or something officially enters a country … English dictionary
port of entry — port′ of en′try n. law port I, 3) • Etymology: 1830–40 … From formal English to slang
