portal

/ˈpɔːtl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: portals · portaling · portalling · portaled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An entrance, entry point, or means of entry.

Noun

Examples

The local library, a portal of knowledge.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An entrance, entry point, or means of entry. — A large primary adit as the main entrance to a mine.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Of or relating to a porta, especially the porta of the liver.

Adjective

Examples

the portal vein

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To use a portal (magical or technological doorway).

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “portal” mean?

An entrance, entry point, or means of entry.

Is “portal” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.