Word
portman
Phoneticsport·man, stress on the first syllable
/ˈpɔɹtmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a large suitcase that opens into two equal parts. It is an old-fashioned word for a bag used to carry clothes while traveling.
n. a large, hinged suitcase that opens into two equal sections. Historically used for carrying apparel and personal effects during travel; now largely replaced by modern luggage terms.
Examples
“He packed his suits into the heavy leather portman.”
“The porter struggled to lift the brass-bound portman onto the luggage rack of the steam train.”
“In Victorian literature, the portman often serves as a symbol of the traveler's social standing and the permanence of their journey across the continent.”
Examples
simple
“He packed his suits into the heavy leather portman.”
contextual
“The porter struggled to lift the brass-bound portman onto the luggage rack of the steam train.”
complex
“In Victorian literature, the portman often serves as a symbol of the traveler's social standing and the permanence of their journey across the continent.”
Usage
Often used in historical or literary contexts; less common in modern travel descriptions.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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