Portal (Noun)
Meaning 1
A grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically); "the portals of the cathedral"; "the portals of heaven"; "the portals of success".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The historic mansion's grand entrance was an impressive portal to the opulent interior.
- The portals of the ancient city gates still stood tall, a testament to the ingenuity of the long-forgotten civilization.
- For many, graduating from college is the portal to a successful and prosperous career.
- The mysterious vortex was seen as a portal to another dimension, drawing in the curious and the brave.
- The entrepreneur saw the launch of her new business as the portal to financial freedom and independence.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
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.".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A short vein that carries blood into the liver.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.