as in movable
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
Massive cannons were stationed at forts across the world, while smaller and more-portable guns accompanied troops and naval (and pirate) vessels.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Not everyone wants to travel with a portable steamer or trust notoriously finicky hotel irons to smooth out their clothing, so investing in wrinkle-free materials from the jump is a great way to cut down the obstacles between you and a day out enjoying your vacation.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
After leaving General Magic, Tony continued his pursuit and passion for designing breakthrough portable computing devices.
—Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The physical design of the N6 Pro matches most modern, high-end, room-to-room portable projectors, but shrunk down to mini-projector size.
—M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for portable
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Not everyone wants to travel with a portable steamer or trust notoriously finicky hotel irons to smooth out their clothing, so investing in wrinkle-free materials from the jump is a great way to cut down the obstacles between you and a day out enjoying your vacation.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
After leaving General Magic, Tony continued his pursuit and passion for designing breakthrough portable computing devices.
—Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The physical design of the N6 Pro matches most modern, high-end, room-to-room portable projectors, but shrunk down to mini-projector size.
—M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for portable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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Two grand staircases leading to the upper floor frame an entryway that will be covered with a movable wall.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Laundry Chair features a movable rail, so instead of forming a pile, clothes go around the chair.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The neighborhood of modular homes known as Stone Pine Cove was recently completed to house low-income farmworkers.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The first proposal, House Bill 5395, is billed as a way to quickly get more affordable housing in Connecticut by incentivizing towns to approve modular homes and apartments.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One of the options NASA has now for any issues with ML1 is to pluck items off of the mobile launcher 2 (ML2), the $1 billion plus launch tower that had been under construction adjacent to KSC’s Vehicle Assembly Building for the last couple of years.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nebraska, which received $218 million for the rural health grants' first installment, plans to spend some $90 million on healthier food options at schools, recruiting more health care workers and mobile sensors to remotely monitor chronically ill patients in rural areas, among other things.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The cushioned shoulder straps and adjustable chest strap ensure a comfortable fit, too.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Miura prefers lighter chairs with a small backrest; Tahara highlighted the benefits of chairs with adjustable seat heights, large wheels and shorter stems.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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