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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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Aimed primarily at the lifestyle market, the Nebula X1 is a portable projector that is designed to be used outdoors as well as inside.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Adjective
Or for a more structured look, try a couple of portable LED table lamps, like the Zafferano Poldina Pro Lamp ($175 from Amazon) or the Setago Rechargeable Lamp ($225 from Hawkins New York).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Aimed primarily at the lifestyle market, the Nebula X1 is a portable projector that is designed to be used outdoors as well as inside.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Noun
Using the refreshed Raptor Lake architecture in the Intel Core i9, this is a blisteringly fast and powerful portable that absolutely justifies its price tag.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portable. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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