Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

port of entry

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.40 in modern English

Syllables
port of en-try
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The location or mechanism by which a foreign entity gains entry into the body or self.

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What does port of entry mean?
A harbor, airport, or border crossing where goods or immigrants enter a country.

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