por·ta·ble
ˈpȯr-tə-bəl 
1
a
: capable of being carried or moved about
a portable TV
b
: characterized by portability
a portable pension
c
: usable on many computers with little or no modification
portable software
2
archaic
: bearable
: something that is portable
Examples of portable in a Sentence
Adjective
Portable devices such as MP3 players are becoming increasingly popular.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
That said, the discrepancy in performance between the docked and portable versions of the game is somewhat unfortunate and may limit your enjoyment.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
This kind of functionality doesn't have to be front and center in the portable's streamlined UI; Microsoft could hide these features behind a special system option, a la the Steam Deck's Linux desktop mode.
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
On the kitchen counter, a stainless steel pot sat on the portable electric stove that Ramirez also uses to heat bathwater.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
That said, the discrepancy in performance between the docked and portable versions of the game is somewhat unfortunate and may limit your enjoyment.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
These processor-intensive features need special architecture to run, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor in this sleek and well-built Samsung portable was one of the first CPUs on the market to prioritize that architecture.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
This kind of functionality doesn't have to be front and center in the portable's streamlined UI; Microsoft could hide these features behind a special system option, a la the Steam Deck's Linux desktop mode.
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portable. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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