How to Use portability in a Sentence

portability

noun
  • For those who love portability, though, the ear cups don’t fold in.
    — Benjamin Levin, CNN Underscored, 12 Aug. 2020
  • The best thing about kayaks, though, is their light weight and portability.
    — Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Mom will love it for its portability and even more for its results.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The loose latches were panned, but the portability is a big plus.
    — Michael R. Shea, Field & Stream, 7 Nov. 2019
  • The front of the bike is equipped with transport wheels for easy portability.
    — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 8 Mar. 2021
  • The saw comes with a tubular rolling stand for easy portability.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The weight of a stove will, of course, affect its portability.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 20 Sep. 2019
  • Roll it up into one of its two pockets or the hood for easy portability.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 4 Jan. 2023
  • What stands out to us the most is the portability of this manual breast pump.
    — Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 8 May 2024
  • These cubes also come with handles on both sides and the top lid for easy portability.
    — Mike Arnot, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Nothing beats a small hand tool that can fit right in your pocket for portability.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 2 Aug. 2019
  • The size also affects the weight of the oven and its portability.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 19 July 2022
  • In terms of portability, a sandwich is the king of any picnic.
    — Chelsea Zwieg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2017
  • Given its size and portability, a hearty battery will be key here.
    — Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
  • There’s even a handle on top for easy portability and an adjustable waist strap for users to find the best fit.
    — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 29 Aug. 2023
  • As a three-seater, the Lowdown doesn’t score high marks for portability.
    — Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Looking for power, portability, and a price that won’t break the bank?
    — New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2025
  • How important is portability to you in a tiny house?
    — New Atlas, 16 June 2026
  • Overall, the main draw with this mouse appears to be portability.
    — Benjamin Levin, CNN Underscored, 10 June 2020
  • To live up to its goals of portability, this is an extremely thin and light system.
    — Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2022
  • The speaker is perfect to travel with and comes with a strap for easy portability.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
  • If your lockbox will be staying in the same place, then portability is not a concern.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Of course, Glossier is not the first to create a makeup brush with portability in mind.
    — Maura Lynch, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Many outdoor blankets are of this single size for the sake of portability.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 27 May 2023
  • Known for their cold plunge and steam sauna, their infrared sauna continues with the theme of portability.
    — Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Even better, they can all be made in advance for grab-and-go speed and portability for both children and adults.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The main point of the Go camera is its ultra-portability.
    — Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The check offered portability, safety, and a bit of magic to boot.
    — David Scharfenberg, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Apr. 2018
  • Cheapness and portability were the keys to the early hot dog’s success.
    — Emily Atkin, The New Republic, 3 July 2018
  • We were wowed by the power and portability of this mighty mini vacuum that weighed in at just over one pound.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2023

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