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 Mini Glow Pro is compact and portable, combining red and blue light therapy, therapeutic warming and ultrasonic waves to support youthful, radiant-looking skin. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 New research linking mouth bacteria to inflammation, cognition and longevity is colliding with prebiotic formulas and portable formats reshaping a $55 billion industry. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026 Think portable instead of permanent Some of the most useful renter-friendly ideas aren’t about decorating at all. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 The sleep surface should be firm, flat and designed for infant sleep, such as a crib, bassinet or portable crib that meets current federal safety standards. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for portable

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The venue opened in 2019 and features an NFL field below the Premier League team’s moveable soccer pitch.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of movable

Adjective

How modular workstation sinks work A workstation sink looks like a standard basin at first glance, but the walls hide the trick.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Bookcases, cube systems and modular units add vertical storage without attaching anything to the wall.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of modular

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While connectivity with the desktop AnalogLab seems rock-solid, the mobile AstroLab Connect app seems as flaky as ever.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
The Bakkers, with their outward trappings of success, also appealed to some Pentecostals and evangelicals who had aspirations to be upwardly mobile themselves, said Wigger.

— Tim Funk, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of mobile

Adjective

While most of the system’s weight rests on its clear base, it is held upright by an adjustable stand that connects near the top of the system’s back panel and extends outward to form an A-frame ladder.

— Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
The simplest way to think about it is to imagine the grid gaining millions of tiny batteries, generators, and adjustable loads.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjustable

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