1. a port or trading post where goods are imported, stored, and then exported to other destinations
Usage: commercial/trade terminology
2. a center for collection and distribution of goods or information

Examples

• Singapore serves as a major entrepot for trade between Asia and Europe.
• The ancient city became wealthy as an entrepot for spices and silk.
• Hong Kong functions as an important entrepot in international commerce.
• The port city developed into a thriving entrepot for regional trade.
• Rotterdam is one of Europe’s largest entrepots for petroleum products.
• The island nation built its economy around being an entrepot for neighboring countries.