Looking for the meaning of the word PORTABLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PORTABLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Portable
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French portable, from late Latin portabilis, from Latin portare ‘carry’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɔːtəbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
able to be easily carried or moved, especially because being of a lighter and smaller version than usual
Short Definition:able to be easily carried
Examples:- a portable television
Word: Portable
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɔːtəbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a small version of something, such as a television, that can be easily carried
Short Definition:portable object
Examples:- the notes had been typed on an old portable with a faded ribbon
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