How to Use portability in a Sentence

portability

noun
  • The size also affects the weight of the oven and its portability.
    Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 19 July 2022
  • The front of the bike is equipped with transport wheels for easy portability.
    Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 8 Mar. 2021
  • The best thing about kayaks, though, is their light weight and portability.
    Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Though the Joy-Cons cannot be removed, the portability of the Switch Lite speaks for itself.
    Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 25 Nov. 2020
  • What stands out to us the most is the portability of this manual breast pump.
    Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 8 May 2024
  • Beyond portability, one of the main strengths of the new device is its price — a mere $28 on top of the smartphone.
    Edward Chen, STAT, 13 July 2022
  • Since the days of the Game Boy, the biggest joy of handheld gaming has been portability.
    Swapna Krishna, Wired, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Of course, Glossier is not the first to create a makeup brush with portability in mind.
    Maura Lynch, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The saw comes with a tubular rolling stand for easy portability.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2023
  • 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
  • Does the handle get hot when in use?) and portability to choose our favorites.
    Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2022
  • The Silonn was ahead of the pack in the portability rating department, scoring a 5/5.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Roll it up into one of its two pockets or the hood for easy portability.
    Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 4 Jan. 2023
  • And when not in use, the earphones and cables fit in a compact case that’s ideal for portability.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2021
  • Chief among them is portability; more than ever, consumers want food on the go, maybe in the car on the way to school or at the office while scrolling through the morning’s emails.
    Emily Heil, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • To live up to its goals of portability, this is an extremely thin and light system.
    Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2022
  • The Oileus Beach Tent really stood out in terms of portability.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2023
  • The goal for the Studio device is to blend the power of a home or work desktop computer with the portability of a laptop.
    Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 22 Sep. 2021
  • Many outdoor blankets are of this single size for the sake of portability.
    Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 27 May 2023
  • Both coolers come with a top handle for easy portability, with enough room inside to keep up to 26 cans chilled.
    Tim Chan, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2021
  • 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
  • Touted for its portability, the Speedy Mag charger is tiny enough to fit behind your phone.
    Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2024
  • And, Amazon customers love the cargo bungee straps on the front of the board, which come in handy for bringing a picnic aboard, as well as the easy setup and portability.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Williams shifted from a desktop to a laptop and added a Wi-Fi hotspot to give herself portability.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
  • The best screen size for most people ranges from 13 to 15 inches—the sweet spot between portability and enough real estate to get things done.
    Hunter Fenollol, Popular Mechanics, 28 Nov. 2022
  • But, other than that, the Tidal Rev's weight hasn't affected its portability for me.
    Zane Pickett, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
  • One of the best attributes of the Nintendo Switch is its portability, which means Switch gamers need a secure way to carry their game cartridges on the go.
    Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 25 Nov. 2020
  • Its low cost and portability could make this screening accessible to millions of people who need it, starting in America.
    Tharin Pillay, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024
  • When selecting the best instant camera for your travels, there are five key factor to consider: portability, ease of use, cost, photo quality and size.
    Carina Brackett, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024

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