porta

British

/ ˈpɔːtə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of porta

C14: from Latin: gate, entrance

Example Sentences

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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

And although no one loves a porta potty, none of them complain.

From Literature

We finally found the only three porta potties on the loop trail at a parking lot toward the end of the trail.

From Seattle Times

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