portable
noun/ˈpɔːtəbl/
/ˈpɔːrtəbl/
- a small version of a machine, such as a television or computer, that is easy to carry
- new video games for consoles and portables
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French portable, from late Latin portabilis, from Latin portare ‘carry’.Want to learn more?
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