Portal - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɔːrtl|  American pronunciation of the word portal
Brit.  |ˈpɔːt(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word portal

noun

- a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
the portals of the cathedral
the portals of heaven
the portals of success
- a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet
a portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc.
- a short vein that carries blood into the liver

Extra examples

...the main portal to the estate is an elaborate wrought iron gate on the side facing the road...

Word forms

noun
singular: portal
plural: portals
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