port of call
A 'port of call' originally referred to maritime stops but has broadened to include any planned stop during a journey.
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Definition
B2Nautical
(technical)A stop for a ship to load or unload cargo, take on supplies, or allow passengers to embark or disembark.
Example
- The ship's next port of call is Singapore, where it will refuel and take on new passengers.
B2General Travel
A planned stop during a journey, often for a short visit or rest.
Example
- Our first port of call on the road trip was a quaint village famous for its cheese.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "port of call":
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