portable

adjective
UK: /ˈpɔːtəbl/
US: /ˈpɔːrtəbl/

  1. Easy to carry or move around.

    1. This is a portable radio for the beach.
    2. The company developed a portable system for water purification in remote areas.

  2. Designed to be easily carried or moved, especially because of being small and light.

    1. I bought a portable charger because I travel a lot.
    2. She uses a portable hard drive to back up all her important files while on the go.

Synonyms

movable lightweight handheld
portable noun

  1. A portable object, especially a computer.

    1. I brought my portable to the coffee shop.
    2. The students were encouraged to bring their portables to class for research.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "portable" in English means: Easy to carry or move around., Designed to be easily carried or moved, especially because of being small and light..

The phonetic transcription of "portable" is /ˈpɔːtəbl/ in British English and /ˈpɔːrtəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "portable": movable, lightweight, handheld.

Example usage of "portable": "This is a portable radio for the beach.". More examples on the page.