Portal

/ˈpɔːr.təl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A doorway, gate, or other entrance, especially a large and elaborate one.

The grand portal of the ancient cathedral was intricately carved with biblical scenes.

A website or web page providing access or links to other sites and resources.

The university's portal allows students to access their grades and course materials online.

An opening or passage, especially in a metaphorical sense, such as a means of entry into another realm or experience.

The novel's mystical portal transported the characters to a fantastical world.

From Latin 'portalis', meaning 'of a gate or entrance'.

web portal

A site that serves as a gateway to the internet and provides access to various resources.

portal of entry

The point at which an organism enters a host.

portal fantasy

A genre of fantasy literature involving a character traveling from their normal world into a magical or fantastical one.

door

A movable barrier used to open and close an entrance.

gateway

An opening that can be closed by a gate.

entry

The act of going into a place.

A trendy or modern website that aggregates information.

Check out that new portal for the latest news and memes.

In gaming, a sudden or unexpected interface to access features or sections.

I found a hidden portal in the game that led to a secret level.