porthole
noun
port·hole
ˈpȯrt-ˌhōl 
1
: an opening (such as a window) with a cover or closure especially in the side of a ship or aircraft
2
: a port through which to shoot
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Photo : Open Homes Photography The porthole window is found in the smaller lounge.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
As the sun rises outside the porthole, Don Johnson uses his captain’s powers to wed Rumer Willis and her boyfriend, right there in the infirmary.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
The submarine was equipped with large portholes to let passengers see underwater.
—George Petras, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
References range from the charming portholes and heavy-duty mahogany used in 1930s vessels to the low profile of ’80s-era superyachts.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
As the sun rises outside the porthole, Don Johnson uses his captain’s powers to wed Rumer Willis and her boyfriend, right there in the infirmary.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
The submarine was equipped with large portholes to let passengers see underwater.
—George Petras, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
References range from the charming portholes and heavy-duty mahogany used in 1930s vessels to the low profile of ’80s-era superyachts.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for porthole
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“Porthole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porthole. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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porthole
noun
port·hole
ˈpōrt-ˌhōl
ˈpȯrt-
1
: an opening in the side of a ship or aircraft
2
: an opening to shoot through
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