portability

noun

por·​ta·​bil·​i·​ty ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural portabilities

1

: the quality or state of being portable

2

: the transferability of a worker's benefits from one pension fund to another when the worker changes jobs

Examples of portability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Razer Huntsman Mini is a game-changer for Esports enthusiasts and minimalists seeking portability and desk space without compromising gaming performance. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025

Its portability is one of its best features, according to our parent tester, who brought it into the downstairs playroom so her child could hear the bedtime alerts to ease the nightly transition. —Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025

Armstrong even noted bitcoin’s superiority over gold regarding divisibility and portability. —Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

Differences between binoculars and monoculars for stargazing If your priority is portability, you may be tempted to compare any bulky pair of binoculars with any small, sleek, pocket-sized monoculars. —Jamie Carter, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for portability

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility