availability

noun

avail·​abil·​i·​ty ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural availabilities

1

: the quality or state of being available

trying to improve the availability of affordable housing

2

: an available person or thing

3

US : a usually brief session in which a public figure (such as a politician) is made available to answer questions from members of the press

a press availability

The rigors of campaigning are amply demonstrated in marathon days of radio and television talk shows, media availabilities, sessions with newspaper editorial boards … and fund-raising events.

—Steve Goldstein

Examples of availability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For instance, punicalagins may increase nitric oxide availability in blood vessels and reduce oxidative stress caused by unstable molecules called free radicals. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Dec. 2025

That included looking at everything from the average cost of groceries for vegetarians and vegans, the number of restaurants with vegetarian and vegan offerings, and for the vegetarian lifestyle, the availability of vegan and vegetarian festivals. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025

Roblox’s availability in Russia remains unclear going forward, but the ban signals continued regulatory pressure on foreign digital companies operating in the country. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025

Lions down four starters, six more questionable While the Cowboys are really only sweating out the availability of Clowney on Thursday night, the Lions have a lot more concerns before the game kicks off. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing availability

• inter-availability

Rhymes for availability

• acceptability
• accessibility
• adaptability
• admissibility
• advisability
• affordability
• allowability
• amenability
• amiability
• appealability
• applicability
• believability