English Expression · Intermediate
port of call
A place visited
Pronunciation: say port of call
Meaning
A place visited.
Example
My first port of call was the home of an old friend of my mother's, an American woman who'd married a French man.
My first port of call was the home of an old friend of my mother's, an American woman who'd married a French man.
Practice tips
- Practice 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.