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 Nintendo Switch remains one of the most flexible gaming systems available, combining handheld portability with full home console functionality. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026

On-the-go dry shampoos have taken on several new forms that prioritize portability. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026

Whether expert-approved or shopper-recommended, Solarperk Solar Panel Kit users are impressed with the panels’ functionality, portability, and ability to lower their electric bills, too. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026

Steve Malers, Fort Collins The Post editorial points to the portability of the senior and veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption as a partial relief valve for those who qualify for it. —Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 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