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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

  • Entryway
  • Entree
  • Entry
  • Entranceway

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

  • Portal Site

Hypernyms

  • Web Site
  • Internet Site
  • Site

Meaning 3

A short vein that carries blood into the liver.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

  • Portal Vein
  • Hepatic Portal Vein
  • Vena Portae

Hypernyms

  • Vena
  • Vein
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