porthole

[US]/'pɔːthəʊl/
[UK]/'pɔrthol/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. porthole; gun port; manhole; inspection hole.

Example Sentences

The sailor looked out of the porthole.

The cruise ship had many portholes for passengers to enjoy the view.

She opened the porthole to let in some fresh air.

The submarine's porthole provided a glimpse of the underwater world.

The old ship had rusty portholes that needed to be replaced.

During the storm, water splashed against the porthole.

The hotel room had a small porthole that overlooked the ocean.

The artist sketched the seascape through the porthole.

The crew secured the portholes before the ship set sail.

Passengers gathered around the porthole to watch the dolphins swim by.

Real-world Examples

It suggested closed portholes and the night air rigidly excluded.

Source: Past exam papers for the English major level 4 reading section.

Eight identical Dravidian twins in khaki looked out of the eight portholes of the cabin–the stewards.

Source: Brave New World

She looked out the porthole on the other side.

Source: The Three-Body Problem I

I rubbed my eyes and peered out the porthole.

Source: Goosebumps

These portholes need to be scrubbed yesterday.

Source: Khan Academy: Reading Skills

Would one of their portholes be open?

Source: 007 Series: Diamonds Are Forever (Part 2)

I sat up and I peered out the porthole.

Source: Goosebumps

The portholes were closed. He looked into the bathroom. Nothing.

Source: 007 Series: Diamonds Are Forever (Part 2)

From another porthole she could see flickering shadows cast by the rotors.

Source: The Three-Body Problem I

Nick, did you ever add that second deck of portholes?

Source: Mad Men Season 1

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