visibility

noun

vis·​i·​bil·​i·​ty ˌvi-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural visibilities

1

: the quality or state of being visible

2

a

: the degree of clearness (as of the atmosphere or ocean)

specifically : the greatest distance through the atmosphere toward the horizon at which prominent objects can be identified with the naked eye

b

: capability of being readily noticed

c

: capability of affording an unobstructed view

d

: publicity sense 2d

3

: a measure of the ability of radiant energy to evoke visual sensation

Examples of visibility in a Sentence

The extra publicity helped to increase the company's visibility.

Recent Examples on the Web

Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers. —Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025

There was less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph. —Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025

Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025

Old laws, old problem Daylighting is a safety measure that prohibits parking near crosswalks to provide better visibility for pedestrians, drivers and bikers. —Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for visibility

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility

Kids Definition

visibility

noun

vis·​i·​bil·​i·​ty ˌviz-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

1

: the quality or state of being visible

2

: the degree of clearness of the atmosphere

Medical Definition

visibility

noun

vis·​i·​bil·​i·​ty ˌviz-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural visibilities

1

: the quality or state of being visible

2

: a measure of the ability of radiant energy to evoke visual sensation