a port where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise
A place where travelers or goods may enter or leave a country under official supervision. ports of entry a place, such as a port or airport, where people or goods can enter a country
port of entry
Hyphenation
port of en·try
Turkish pronunciation
pôrt ıv entri
Pronunciation
/ˈpôrt əv ˈentrē/ /ˈpɔːrt əv ˈɛntriː/
Etymology
[ 'pOrt, 'port ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English and Old French, from Latin portus; more at FORD.