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 The researchers chose a portable, wireless system for the mission, and three of the crew got four hours of training on how to use it. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 15 July 2026 The portable toilet was located on the festival’s campgrounds. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026 What to read next The next step, says Gifford, is to make the portable systems even smaller. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 July 2026 That includes not waiting to feel overheated to start cooling down by bringing a portable fan with you everywhere. — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for portable

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Adjective

These seat maps should list which sections, rows, and seats have movable armrests.

— Lindsey Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Individuals with window air conditioning units should learn how to close the outdoor air damper, a valve or movable plate that's used to regulate, redirect or block airflow.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of movable

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The beat is crisp and skippy, the synth bass stonking, and carefully placed whorls of modular synth build to actual crowd-stoking drops.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for a new conceptual design of a 15,000 TEU container ship powered by small modular reactors (SMRs).

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Definition of modular

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Major Chinese brands have avoided venturing into the US mobile landscape, where carrier partnerships (and bill credits) are essentially required to move phones.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Bank of America upgraded the mobile service provider to buy from neutral while keeping its $220 price target, implying a 17% upside from Wednesday's close.

— Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of mobile

Adjective

These cute wide-leg pants have a ruffle waistband with an adjustable drawstring, functional pockets, and flowy silhouette for more airflow on hot days.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
The effortlessly cool pair has a relaxed fit and adjustable tie waistband, which gives them a pajama-like feel.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of adjustable

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