Portal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɔːtl̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Portal is a noun meaning An entrance, entry point, or means of entry.
Meaning
An entrance, entry point, or means of entry.
More Meanings
- (Internet) A website or page that acts as an entrance to other websites or pages on the Internet.
- (anatomy) A short vein that carries blood into the liver.
- (science fiction and fantasy) A magical or technological aperture leading to another location, period in time, or dimension.
- (architecture) A lesser gate, where there are two of different dimensions.
- A grandiose and often lavish entrance.
- (bridge-building) The space, at one end, between opposite trusses when these are terminated by inclined braces.
- (architecture) Formerly, a small square corner in a room separated from the rest of an apartment by wainscoting, forming a short passage to another apartment.
Example Sentences
the portal vein
The local library, a portal of knowledge.
Thick with sparkling orient gems / The portal shone.
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Word Forms
- portals
- portaling
- portalling
- portaled
- portalled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gateway, gate, doorway, door, arch, marketplace.
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