portability

noun

por·​ta·​bil·​i·​ty ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce portability (audio)
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

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Due to its small size and easy portability, the Sportsman is best for campers who like to run TVs, small refrigerators, stoves and other small appliances. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025 Overall, this cooler is a great pick for campers, road trippers, and tailgaters who want reliable insulation and smooth portability without splurging. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025 While its affordability and portability shine, the smaller aperture and low-resolution sensor produce less detailed images than the S50 or Vespera II, and planets appear tiny, though reasonable detail is visible when imaging the moon. Damian Peach, Space.com, 17 July 2025 This is a convenient and sturdy addition that adds to its portability. PC Magazine, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for portability

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of portability was in 1667

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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.

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