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Portobello

Portobello

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A seaside suburb of Edinburgh with a sandy beach and a long promenade
  • proper noun
: Portobello
  • Many tourists flock to Portobello each summer to enjoy the sun and the seaside attractions.

Examples

  • Families often visit Portobello for its scenic beach, which offers a perfect spot for relaxation and fun.

  • It's Judy Brown from The Portobello Express.

    Paddington 2 (2017)

  • Tell Yoshi to bring the Portobello.

    Sabrina (1995)

  • The kind folks at Portobello High had prepared a veritable feast of sandwiches, wraps, pizza, samosas, pakoras, and fresh fruit.

    Blog text (21)

  • Nine secondary schools (well, ten if you include Portobello) and four primary schools were in attendance, each with the same goal in mind—to spread the sustainable word and to learn about each other's green achievements.

    Blog text (21)

  • Portobello is a popular seaside suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland, known for its vibrant promenade and sandy beach.

Surface Forms

Portobello main

Etymology

Portobello comes from the parts Porto 'port' and bello 'beautiful', and from a town called Porto Bello that people in Britain remembered after a famous sea battle. So the seaside suburb feels like a 'beautiful port', which fits its sandy beach and promenade.