Phrase guide

portal site

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A website with various features and content of its own, but also with many links to other sites, its aim being that users would make it their home page.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: portal

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: web site, website, internet site, site

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 門戶網站 /门户网站 (ménhù wǎngzhàn) — type of website
  • Dutch: portaalsite — type of website
  • Japanese: ポータルサイト (pōtaru saito) — type of website
  • Korean: 포털 사이트 (poteol saiteu) — type of website