port of entry

American  

noun

1. port.

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port of entry British  

noun

1. law an airport, harbour, etc, where customs officials are stationed to supervise the entry into and exit from a country of persons and merchandise

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Etymology

Origin of port of entry

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Migrants can start that process once they enter the country, either at a port of entry or within one year of entry, regardless of immigration status.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other Venezuelans entered legally at land ports of entry after scheduling interviews with border officers.

From Los Angeles Times

In the interview, Cuellar credited his political staying power to understanding his sprawling district, which includes Laredo, the busiest U.S. port of entry for trade.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lebanon has taken steps including banning direct flights from Iran and beefing up screening efforts at the airport and other ports of entry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Initially, the faster process was only applied to immigrants who arrived at ports of entry, such as airports.

From Los Angeles Times