available

adjective

avail·​able ə-ˈvā-lə-bəl 

1

: present or ready for immediate use

available resources

the last available seat

2

a

: accessible, obtainable

the next available flight

It's available in various colors.

Tickets are available for purchase.

The hotline is available 24/7.

The report is publicly available.

b

: free and able to do something at a particular time

should be available to meet next Tuesday

was not available for comment

c

: not involved in a romantic relationship

an app for meeting available singles in your area

3

: qualified or willing to do something or to assume a responsibility

available candidates

available for hire

4

: present in such chemical or physical form as to be usable (as by a plant)

available nitrogen

available water

5

law : valid

—used of a legal plea or charge

6

archaic : having a beneficial effect

availableness noun

availably

ə-ˈvā-lə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of available

• obtainable
• accessible

Examples of available in a Sentence

The family kept emergency supplies available.

The dress is also available in larger sizes.

The articles are available at any drugstore.

Fresh fruit is available during the summer.

The drug is readily available in Europe.

The report will soon be made available to the public.

I missed the plane, and the next available flight doesn't leave until tomorrow.

All available resources were used.

She spent every available dollar on her hobby.

Parking is available for people staying at the hotel.

Recent Examples on the Web

Brodeur and Lowndes agree that housing affordability is also tied to supply, and that more homes available to the middle class need to be constructed. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

The concierge can arrange morning canoe outings, paddleboarding, beach tennis, and weekend yoga classes; bicycles are also available for rent to ride along the waterfront. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Redick was asked if Doncic and Williams would be available for that game. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Unlike other blockbuster drugs, multiple companies introduced versions, which is both creating competition now and will likely lead to much lower prices in the 2030s when generics become available. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see avail entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Phrases Containing available

• inter-available

Rhymes for available

• bailable
• mailable
• salable
• saleable
• scalable
• bioavailable
• unassailable
• unavailable
• unsalable

Kids Definition

available

adjective

avail·​able ə-ˈvā-lə-bəl 

1

: easy or possible to get, get to, or use

kept emergency supplies available

called every available hardware store

2

: present in a form that a plant or animal can use

a food that contains available iron

availability

ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbil-ət-ē

noun

availableness noun

availably

ə-ˈvā-lə-blē 

adverb