porthole

noun

port·hole ˈpȯrt-ˌhōl

: an opening (such as a window) with a cover or closure especially in the side of a ship or aircraft

: a port through which to shoot

: port entry 2 sense 2

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In one pivotal scene, a seismologist peers through an airplane porthole at the Reykjanes coast. —

Jonah Walters, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024 Designed around Marantz’s iconic porthole motif, with the porthole being the core element of the circular speakers, the new release expands on more than 70 years of high-end audio products. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024 In the speakers, the porthole has been reimagined as the core element of each speaker’s circular form. —

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Discovery team members hold portholes recovered from the wreck. —

Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for porthole