Meaning & use

portable

adjective·Everyday

Designed to be easily carried or moved from one place to another.

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She bought a small, portable speaker so she could take music to the beach.

The laptop's portable design makes it easy to work while traveling for business.

A note on using this word

Portable emphasizes light weight and convenient design, unlike 'mobile', which simply means able to move.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

stationary

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