Port Of Call (Noun)
Meaning
Any port where a ship stops except its home port.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The captain had to navigate through treacherous waters to reach the port_of_call in time for the cargo to be unloaded.
- After a few days at sea, the crew was excited to arrive at their next port_of_call and enjoy some well-deserved shore leave.
- The cruise liner made several stops at various exotic islands, with each port_of_call offering a unique cultural experience.
- As a merchant marine, John had visited many ports_of_call in his career, but none as bustling as the one in Hong Kong.
- The ship's itinerary listed several port_of_calls in South America, where they would be taking on new cargo and passengers.