PORTABLE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

portable

adjective

ˈpȯr-tə-bəl

Definition of portable

as in movable

capable of being moved especially with ease a portable stereo system

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Recent Examples of portable In humid environments, Gagliardi says a portable dehumidifier can speed up drying and pull moisture out of the air. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026 OpenAI’s forthcoming device, rumored to be a portable smart speaker, could encounter similar eavesdropping concerns. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026 Unlike 10-week internships, apprenticeships last about 12 months, frequently award portable industry credentials or licenses and offer a path toward promotion into full-time roles. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 What’s Happening Infrared sauna blankets, the portable plug-in wraps that heat the body from the outside, are surfacing across wellness influencer feeds as an at-home alternative to traditional saunas. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for portable

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Adjective

This month’s Patch Tuesday feature drop includes the movable taskbar, a more configurable Start menu, and an optional Bing-free search experience.

— Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
However, the extraordinary part is putting it all together, delivering 100 MW net, fitting the system aboard a movable ship, and doing it for $587 million.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of movable

Adjective

Happily, the name seems to be the only major change, as the box brings the same stackable portability and modular performance to car and camp.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
The newer proposition is their integration into a modular shoe that can shift between indoor comfort and colder outdoor conditions without turning Crocs into a conventional boot.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of modular

Adjective

For serious gear collectors tired of pocket clutter and dark backpack voids, this clever mobile workstation is a genuinely smart, highly functional evolution.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Governance and guardrails defining consent, privacy and frequency are critical when brands enter consumers’ personal mobile space.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of mobile

Adjective

The vanilla satin upper features a T-strap design and a slim strap accenting the ankle with an adjustable buckle.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Acoustic noise-dampening panels compliment the design, while fully-adjustable, electric standing desks make working or in-room dining comfortable.

— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjustable

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