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

Initially popular for their portability as well as style, they were easily rolled and transported between residences, though eventually they’d be considered permanent decor. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025

Second, the group avoids vendor lock-in, critical when an engine swap between BA and Iberia can hinge on data portability. —Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

How to k the best dehumidifier for your basement Size and portability Size is possibly the most important thing to consider when choosing a basement dehumidifier. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2025

Durability, portability, sweat-resistance, smell-resistance, grip, and thickness are the key elements when finding your ideal mat. —Izzy Baskette, People.com, 12 June 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