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

Major League Soccer games will reportedly now be available without an additional paywall. —Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025

If no shelter is available avoid trees, power lines, and the side of the road. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025

However, studies like these are limited in how much archival material is available from specific historical periods. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2025

The Selink Plaid Boho Mini Dress is available in a deep blue, green, and subtle yellow color combo that feels festive yet refined. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025

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