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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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Scientists in Taiwan developed a fast, portable test that can detect gluten in beer or food in under three minutes.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
That's certainly the case with this ultra-powerful gaming portable, but the cost matches its capabilities.
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Adjective
This portable lock box is perfect for keeping valuables like cash, passports, and electronics secure while traveling.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Scientists in Taiwan developed a fast, portable test that can detect gluten in beer or food in under three minutes.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
Lightweight, portable, and convincing, the company’s models offer both deception and deterrence at relatively low cost.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
That's certainly the case with this ultra-powerful gaming portable, but the cost matches its capabilities.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portable. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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