Porthole Meaning in English

word

US

ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.həʊl

PAWRT-hohl

UK

pˈɔːthəʊl

PAWT-hohl

Definition

A porthole is a small, usually round window in the side of a ship or aircraft, designed to let in light and air.

Usage & Nuances

'Porthole' is most often used for ships, but can also appear in aircraft or even stylistically in architecture. It refers to the round shape. Use 'window' for general cases; 'porthole' specifies this nautical or aviation context.

• Spanish: ventana redonda - portilla (de barco)
• Portuguese (BR): escotilha - janela redonda (de navio)
• Portuguese (PT): escotilha - janela redonda (de navio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 舷窗 - 船窗
• Chinese (Traditional): 舷窗 - 船窗
• Hindi: छोटी गोल खिड़की (समुद्री जहाज़ की) - पोर्थोल
• Arabic: نافذة دائرية (سفينة) - شباك دائري
• Bengali: পোর্থোল - জানালা (জাহাজ/বিমান)
• Russian: иллюминатор
• Japanese: 舷窓
• Vietnamese: ô cửa tròn (cửa sổ tàu/ máy bay) - cửa sổ tròn
• Korean: 둥근 창문(뱃/항공기)
• Turkish: lumbo - gemici penceresi
• Urdu: چھوٹا گول کھڑکی (جہاز/ہوائی جہاز کی)
• Indonesian: jendela bulat (kapal/pesawat)

Example Sentences

The cabin has a small porthole.

basic

He looked out the porthole to see the sea.

basic

A porthole lets in fresh air and light.

basic

The rain tapped against the porthole during the storm.

natural

She cleaned the fog off the porthole to watch the sunrise.

natural

Modern apartments sometimes use a porthole design for bathroom windows.

natural