Porta

/ˈpɔːrtə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A door or entrance, especially one that is movable and used to close an opening.

She knocked on the porta to announce her arrival.

A portable structure or temporary facility.

The construction site had several porta cabins for the workers.

Short for porta-potty, a portable toilet commonly used at events.

We set up a few porta units for the festival attendees.

Latin 'porta', meaning 'gate, door'.

porta potties

Portable toilets commonly used at outdoor events.

port of call

A stopping place along a journey, especially maritime.

portal

An entrance, especially a large or grand one.

portcullis

A heavy grilled door that can be dropped down to block a gate.

portico

A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns.

A portable structure or setup.

We set up some porta tents for the festival.

Referring to mobile or compact designs.

That new porta appliance is perfect for camping.