Porthole Meaning in English
word
ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.həʊl
PAWRT-hohl
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) - पोर्थोलArabic: نافذة دائرية (سفينة) - شباك دائريBengali: পোর্থোল - জানালা (জাহাজ/বিমান)Russian: иллюминаторJapanese: 舷窓Vietnamese: ô cửa tròn (cửa sổ tàu/ máy bay) - cửa sổ trònKorean: 둥근 창문(뱃/항공기)Turkish: lumbo - gemici penceresiUrdu: 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