Porte

noun

ˈpȯrt How to pronounce Porte (audio)
: the government of the Ottoman empire

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Johnson was identified as a primary suspect early in an extensive investigation by La Porte police detectives, the AG's office said. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Togbe traveled from his home in La Porte, Indiana to watch the match. — Pj Green july 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 The logo of Meta is seen at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025. — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 28 June 2026 Around him, Porte’s drums and Martyn’s synths and effects drift and glide; the repetitive structure is reminiscent of club music, but the perpetual slippage signals more dynamic ways of moving. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Porte

Word History

Etymology

French, short for Sublime Porte, literally, sublime gate; from the gate of the sultan's palace where justice was administered

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Porte was in the 15th century

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“Porte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Porte. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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