livability

noun

liv·​abil·​i·​ty ˌli-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 

variants or less commonly liveability

1

: survival expectancy : viability

—used especially of poultry and livestock

2

: suitability for human living

Examples of livability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Landmark and Marisol models highlight the livability of Pulte’s two townhome designs, both offering three bedrooms, two full baths, a powder room and 1,522 square feet under air. —Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026

The city installed brighter bulbs claiming crime reduction, but lighting experts argue the problem is color temperature, not brightness — and that warmer LEDs can achieve both safety and livability. —Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026

The district’s identity as both a destination and a neighborhood depends on striking a balance between entertainment vitality and the livability that sustains long-term commercial investment. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026

That sense of continuity carries through interiors that balance monumental scale with warmth and livability. —David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for livability

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