noun
porthole
PAWT-hohl
Porthole (noun) means a small round window set into the side of a ship. Example: “She watched the waves through the cabin porthole.”
noun
1
A small round window set into the side of a ship.
"She watched the waves through the cabin porthole."
2
Historically, an opening in a ship's hull for firing a cannon through.
"The old warship's portholes once held rows of cannons."
How to use porthole
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe small round window in the side of a ship.
Common pairings
look out the porthole
cabin porthole
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Word forms
- Plural
- portholes
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Etymology
From "port" (an opening) plus "hole."
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Rhymes for porthole
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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.
