as in movable
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
This quick recipe is a big-batch, portable version of the Southern-favorite tomato sandwich.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Bring a portable fan, refillable water bottle, and sunscreen; your body will thank you.
—Essence, 13 May 2026
The brand makes some of the most affordable and portable kayaks and paddle boards on the market.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
My smartphone is a portable workstation, and Verizon’s award-winning network gives me the freedom to work remotely and keeps me connected.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 13 May 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Bring a portable fan, refillable water bottle, and sunscreen; your body will thank you.
—Essence, 13 May 2026
The brand makes some of the most affordable and portable kayaks and paddle boards on the market.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
My smartphone is a portable workstation, and Verizon’s award-winning network gives me the freedom to work remotely and keeps me connected.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for portable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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That could be a problem for a device with a movable hinge.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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The easily moveable dining table can quickly be switched out for a low coffee table, creating an adaptable porch to suit any entertaining needs.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The technology is modular, scalable, and compatible with existing sound systems.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Raker makes use of ForgeX additive manufacturing technology which uses modular designs, and digital engineering to enable UAS to be fabricated even at the tactical edge of the battlefield.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Tanks were acting more like mobile artillery, firing from cover and moving quickly before Russian drones could find them.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Wednesday, May 13 Health inspectors cited the Arden Arcade Indo-Nepalese fusion restaurant after finding a mobile air cooling unit blocking the handwashing station.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The empty foam block with adjustable armrests induced more fear.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The memory foam interior adapts comfortably to your neck while the adjustable closure gives you a personalized fit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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