port of entry vs port

port vs port of entry

port of entry and port both are nouns.

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

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

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

As nouns, port is a hypernym of port of entry; that is, port is a word with a broader meaning than port of entry:

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

port of entry (noun)	port (noun)
a port in the United States where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise	an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
	(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 of entry (adjective)	port (adjective)
	located on the left side of a ship or aircraft

port of entry (verb)	port (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 of entry and port

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