Porto

/ˈpɔːrtoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A wine produced in the Douro Valley in Portugal, typically sweet and fortified.

She served a glass of ruby porto with the chocolate dessert.

A port city in northern Portugal known for its port wine production.

They traveled to Porto to explore the historic wine cellars.

A term for a type of fortified wine, often enjoyed as an after-dinner drink.

After the meal, we enjoyed a lovely tawny porto.

The word 'porto' derives from the Portuguese word for 'port' or 'harbor'.

porto wine:

A type of fortified wine originating from Portugal.

drink porto:

To consume a glass of port wine.

A casual term for enjoying port wine socially.

Let's grab some porto at the bar after work.

Used to describe a laid-back or relaxed atmosphere often associated with wine tasting.

The vibe at the porto night was chill and friendly.