portal meaning and definition

PORTAL noun

Definition of portal (noun)

1. a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
   • "the portals of the cathedral"; "the portals of heaven"; "the portals of success"
2. a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet
   • "a portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc."
   • synonyms: portal site
3. a short vein that carries blood into the liver
   • synonyms: hepatic portal vein, portal vein, vena portae