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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The gym is gorgeous—again, with portholes to take in the view—and is kitted out with a frame reformer as well as Technogym equipment custom-made for the ship in a special shade of sandstone.
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Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
The cab’s dark interior seems to lure Rauschenberg in, but perhaps he was also drawn to the small round window, like a porthole, above the seat, which looks out at the distance behind the carriage.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
The portholes on the bedroom doors, which can be opened and closed using a sliding shutter system, allow both light into the halls and privacy within the rooms.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026
Its design is an homage to the work of architect Jean Prouve, who incorporated small glass portholes into doors and the sides of his buildings.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
The cab’s dark interior seems to lure Rauschenberg in, but perhaps he was also drawn to the small round window, like a porthole, above the seat, which looks out at the distance behind the carriage.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
The portholes on the bedroom doors, which can be opened and closed using a sliding shutter system, allow both light into the halls and privacy within the rooms.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026
Its design is an homage to the work of architect Jean Prouve, who incorporated small glass portholes into doors and the sides of his buildings.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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 17 Apr. 2026.
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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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