mobility
noun
mo·bil·i·ty
mō-ˈbi-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being mobile or movable
… its efforts were supported by the cavalry which … compensated for the infantry's lack of mobility.—
R. M. Ogorkiewicz
R. M. Ogorkiewicz… it becomes cost-effective and socially advantageous to provide urban mobility by means of metros: urban rail mass transit systems on exclusive rights-of-way.—Michael A Niedzielski et al.
: ability or capacity to move
Michael A Niedzielski et al.… the physical challenges of vision loss, hearing loss, and reduced mobility.—Vicki Bloom and Benjamin B. Green-Field
Vicki Bloom and Benjamin B. Green-FieldWhen large doses of steroids restored mobility, they also created irritability, insatiable appetite, and facial hair …—Whitney Scott
Whitney Scott2
: the ability to change one's social or socioeconomic position in a community and especially to improve it
A large body of academic research shows that inequality and lack of social mobility hurt not just those at the bottom; they hurt everyone.—Rana Foroohar
Rana ForooharThe mythology of the American Dream has made it difficult to start a serious conversation about how to create more opportunity in our society, since many of us still believe that our mobility is the result of our elbow grease and nothing more.—Rana Foroohar
see also upward mobility
Rana ForooharExamples of mobility in a Sentence
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Limited mobility, social stigma, and inaccessible spaces make isolation and loneliness a common problem.
—Joni Eareckson Tada, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Taiwan’s transport ministry emphasized that the design balances aesthetic beauty, cultural values, and environmental sensitivity, ensuring the structure enhances mobility and tourism in northern Taiwan.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Reexamining Mobility in the Context of Modern Lifestyles Rather than treating mobility purely as a technical issue, Ausom also considers its role in everyday routines and broader lifestyle trends—where transportation becomes more human-centered, responsive, and empowering.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The home is not accessible for those who use mobility aids.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Joni Eareckson Tada, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Taiwan’s transport ministry emphasized that the design balances aesthetic beauty, cultural values, and environmental sensitivity, ensuring the structure enhances mobility and tourism in northern Taiwan.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Reexamining Mobility in the Context of Modern Lifestyles Rather than treating mobility purely as a technical issue, Ausom also considers its role in everyday routines and broader lifestyle trends—where transportation becomes more human-centered, responsive, and empowering.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The home is not accessible for those who use mobility aids.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mobility
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“Mobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobility. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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