flammability

noun

flam·​ma·​bil·​i·​ty ˌfla-mə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

: ability to support combustion

especially : a high capacity for combustion

Examples of flammability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Miscanthus is an ornamental grass that can pose a greater risk in terms of flammability. —Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026

For example, building codes do not regulate the spacing of homes and the flammability of certain materials. —Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026

In terms of the latter, its inherent flammability has led to many EV fires over the years, which is clearly not ideal. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026

The sleepwear violates the mandatory flammability standards for children's sleepwear, which protect young children from death and serious burn injuries associated with the ignition of sleepwear garments, according to the regulatory agency's website. —Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flammability

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