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

Despite its sophisticated capabilities, the robot is built for portability. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026

Battery life Among the best features of any tablet is its high portability, but the degree of portability is restricted by its battery life. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026

Bridging the gap between portability and precision, the Spesyn Tool 3 is a smart cordless drill that's more like a workshop on-the-go. —New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026

There are a few color options (Black, Silver, Midnight Blue, and Sand Pink), and Sony has reintroduced a foldable design for better portability. —Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026

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