Porthole

Pronunciation: /pɔːrthoʊl/

Definitions of porthole

noun a small, usually circular window in a vessel or aircraft

Example Sentences

A1 I looked out of the porthole and saw the ocean.

A2 The porthole on the ship was small but provided a view of the sea.

B1 The porthole in my cabin allowed me to see the sunrise over the water.

B2 From the porthole, I could see the lights of the city as the ship approached the harbor.

C1 The porthole in the submarine offered a glimpse of the underwater world.

C2 As I peered through the porthole, I could see the majestic cliffs of the coastline.

Examples of porthole in a Sentence

formal The ship's cabin had a small porthole through which passengers could see the ocean.

informal I love sitting by the porthole on the cruise ship and watching the waves go by.

slang I peeked through the porthole to see what was going on in the next room.

figurative The photograph acted as a porthole into the past, allowing us to glimpse moments long gone.

Grammatical Forms of porthole

• past tense: portholed
• plural: portholes
• comparative: more porthole
• superlative: most porthole
• present tense: portholes
• future tense: will porthole
• perfect tense: have portholed
• continuous tense: is portholing
• singular: porthole
• positive degree: porthole
• infinitive: to porthole
• gerund: portholing
• participle: portholing

Origin and Evolution of porthole

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'porthole' originated from the combination of the words 'port' and 'hole'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small opening in a ship's hull for light and air, the term 'porthole' has evolved to also describe a small window or opening in a wall or door for light or ventilation.