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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Speaker Deal The JBL Flip 7 nails portability with its sturdy build, carabiner clip, and battery life that keeps the music going well past your usual hangout. PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025 Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Take-Along Toy Families on the go will love the portability and versatility of this Melissa & Doug toy. Anja Webb, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025 The chairs also have long armrests and two wheels at the back of the base for convenient portability. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025 Known for their cold plunge and steam sauna, their infrared sauna continues with the theme of portability. Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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