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
Examples of portable in a Sentence
Adjective
Portable devices such as MP3 players are becoming increasingly popular.
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Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
With extra magnification and not too much extra weight, 10x50 binoculars are the sweet spot for portable stargazing.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
John Mihaly, PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
Here's another large-screen portable at a juicy discount.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
And nothing goes better with outdoor fun than an amazing portable speaker.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
With extra magnification and not too much extra weight, 10x50 binoculars are the sweet spot for portable stargazing.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
On a tight budget and need a portable that will handle the basics?
—John Mihaly, PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
Here's another large-screen portable at a juicy discount.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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