port vs port of entry

port of entry vs port

port and port of entry both are nouns.

port is an adjective but port of entry is not an adjective.

port is a verb but port of entry is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
port	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
port of entry	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, port of entry is a hyponym of port; that is, port of entry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than port:

port: a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
port of entry: a port in the United States where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise

Other hyponyms of port include entrepot, transshipment center, free port, home port, outport, point of entry, harbor, harbour, haven, seaport, treaty port.

port (noun)	port of entry (noun)
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through	a port in the United States where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise
(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

port (adjective)	port of entry (adjective)
located on the left side of a ship or aircraft

port (verb)	port of entry (verb)
modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
drink port
carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
carry, bear, convey, or bring
turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
put or turn on the left side, of a ship
land at or reach a port
bring to port

Difference between port and port of entry

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