Porte
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Porte
Short for Sublime Porte “High Gate,” French translation of the Turkish official title Babιâli, with reference to the palace gate at which justice was administered
Example Sentences
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The circumstances surrounding the death of the 24-year-old near Porte Maillot in the Paris ring road remain unclear.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“I’ve been telling people these last two weeks, let’s not rush things,” said Mark Gallegos, a tax partner at Porte Brown, based in the Chicago area.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Badminton players were startled by the turnout at Porte de la Chapelle.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024
Joan Porte, president of the League of Women Voters of Virginia, said she’s also experienced frustrations, particularly in Senate committees.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024
In the afternoon, she leads Max out through a high arch on the far side of the city called the Porte de Dinan.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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