English Expression · Intermediate
first port of call
The first port that a vessel calls in at after the start of a voyage
Pronunciation: say first port of call
Meaning
The first port that a vessel calls in at after the start of a voyage
Example
After leaving from Southampton, our first port of call will be Gibraltar.
After leaving from Southampton, our first port of call will be Gibraltar.
Practice tips
- Practice first port of call out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.