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 list has grown to include travel essentials like a portable clothes cleaner (perfect for a quick brush-up before a business meeting on the road), as well as handy storage solutions to optimize the room’s real estate. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 With this technology, Rocket Lab aims to make launch operations fully portable, especially for national security and international space defense. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 Anker is an industry standard portable charger—easy to use, charge, and not too heavy. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026 Remember that a laptop is convenient, portable and excellent for school, but there is no room for growth or upgrades like a desktop. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for portable

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Adjective

For example, potted plants must be in noncombustible pots and easily movable.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Similarly, the expansive, expandable stern can transform from a beach club into a launch pad for toys and tenders, with movable furniture and integrated storage compartments.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of movable

Adjective

Open architecture targets emerging threats Northrop Grumman and Aeronix plan to use modular, open architecture designs that can be updated as new threats emerge.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
The modular 3-piece system creates 14 different configurations from upright sitting and high incline to leg elevation and lumbar support.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of modular

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The rally came hours before the city hosted its first mobile outdoor vendor clinic, an education and outreach event designed to help vendors navigate the permitting process and comply with food-safety requirements.

— Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
EstoniaLithuaniaLuxembourgPolandSpain 8 of 11 For 30 minutes this week, Taiwan cut off millions of its residents from mobile internet service.

— New York Times, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mobile

Adjective

This assortment features best sellers including the 24/7 Classic T-Shirt Bra, which has support, comfort adjustable straps and no-show double-layer back.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Fyrel The grill is attached to an adjustable structure with wheels on one side and a stable stand on the other.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

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