por·ta·ble
ˈpȯr-tə-bəl 
1
a
: capable of being carried or moved about
a portable TV
b
: characterized by portability
a portable pension
c
: usable on many computers with little or no modification
portable software
2
archaic
: bearable
: something that is portable
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Examples of portable in a Sentence
Adjective
Portable devices such as MP3 players are becoming increasingly popular.
Recent Examples on the Web
New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2024
And always bring some portable water for walks or hikes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
Tony Carrick, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024
Those with an existing Galaxy ecosystem should take a look at Samsung’s line of Galaxy Books, which are powerful and ultra portable.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 9 July 2024
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Adjective
However, Citroën does include both an outdoor shower with its own 25-L fresh water tank and a portable toilet.
—New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2024
And always bring some portable water for walks or hikes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
Noun
Cuisinart manages to make this gas griddle portable while still offering substantial cooking space and two burners.
—Tony Carrick, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024
Those with an existing Galaxy ecosystem should take a look at Samsung’s line of Galaxy Books, which are powerful and ultra portable.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 9 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for portable
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portable. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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