Portakabin™
noun/ˈpɔːtəkæbɪn/
/ˈpɔːrtəkæbɪn/
(British English)- a small building that can be moved from place to place by a vehicle, designed to be used as a temporary office, etc.Topics Buildingsc2Word Origin1960s: from porta- (from portable) and an alteration of cabin.
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