livable
adjective
liv·able
ˈli-və-bəl 
variants
or less commonly liveable
1
: suitable for living in, on, or with
a livable house
livable wages
2
livableness
noun
Examples of livable in a Sentence
They described the house as very livable.
People need jobs that will pay them livable wages.
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Owens envisions a Charlotte composed of 10-minute cities and livable communities that support work, recreation and housing without lengthy commutes.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The split-personality rig is a rough-hewn, hard-nosed adventure support vehicle outside and an exceptionally comfortable and livable home-on-a-hitch inside.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Bologna, Emilia Romagna One of the few big cities that make this list, Bologna consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in a region that consistently ranks as one of the most efficient and livable in Italy.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The split-personality rig is a rough-hewn, hard-nosed adventure support vehicle outside and an exceptionally comfortable and livable home-on-a-hitch inside.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Bologna, Emilia Romagna One of the few big cities that make this list, Bologna consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in a region that consistently ranks as one of the most efficient and livable in Italy.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Livable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livable. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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livable
adjective
liv·able
variants
also liveable
: suitable for living in or with
livableness
noun
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