porthole
3 synonyms for porthole, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small round window set into the side of a ship.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use porthole
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
look out the porthole
cabin porthole
Etymology
From "port" (an opening) plus "hole."
Full origin of porthole →Frequently asked questions
What does “porthole” mean?
The word “porthole” means a small round window set into the side of a ship. In plain terms, the small round window in the side of a ship.
How do you pronounce “porthole”?
“Porthole” is pronounced PAWT-hohl (/ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.həʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “porthole” in a sentence?
Here is “porthole” used in a sentence: “She watched the waves through the cabin porthole.”
What part of speech is “porthole”?
“Porthole” is a noun.
How many meanings does “porthole” have?
“Porthole” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small round window set into the side of a ship.
