portal
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: portals · portaling · portalling · portaled
Sense 1
An entrance, entry point, or means of entry.
Noun
Examples
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
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
Of or relating to a porta, especially the porta of the liver.
Adjective
Examples
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
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.