porta

/ ˈpɔːtə /

noun

1. anatomy an aperture in an organ, such as the liver, esp one providing an opening for blood vessels

Word History and Origins

Origin of porta¹

C14: from Latin: gate, entrance

Example Sentences

When asked about "Dubai porta potty" he replied: "I've told you, they are open-minded. When I say open-minded… I will send you the craziest I have."

From BBC

On Tuesday, school-age children kicked a soccer ball there next to dozens of full trash bags, four porta potties and a handwashing station that had run out of water.

From Seattle Times

There are still multiple options available for fans in Qatar available to rent, ranging from hotels, cruise ship rooms, traditional dhow sailing vessels and tents, the fan village, porta cabins and caravans. al-Jaber said.

From Seattle Times

Winter, I like where you're going here -- right down to the porta potties.

From Fox News

“But that’s inside our house. The outside one’s for bodily waste, full of quaternary ammonium compound chemicals. You know, like that stinky blue soup at the bottom of a porta potty.”

From Literature