Porte

noun

ˈpȯrt 

: the government of the Ottoman empire

Examples of Porte in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Salvation Army opened food distribution centers Wednesday and Thursday in La Porte and Portage for those affected by the storms, according to a statement. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Johnson was identified as a primary suspect early in an extensive investigation by La Porte police detectives, the AG's office said. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Togbe traveled from his home in La Porte, Indiana to watch the match. — Pj Green july 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

The logo of Meta is seen at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025. — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 28 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, short for Sublime Porte, literally, sublime gate; from the gate of the sultan's palace where justice was administered

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Porte

• bort
• corte
• court
• dort
• fort
• mort
• norte
• ort
• port
• quart
• short
• snort