livability

noun

liv·​abil·​i·​ty ˌli-və-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce livability (audio)
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 At all levels, governments are examining both street parking and the mandates attached to development of new buildings, as well as how new policy can impact housing affordability and livability of urban areas. Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2024 Though lower than the others, Lubbock loses points due to its lower livability score of 78. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024 For those cities left, the team then looked at their livability index on AreaVibes, and combined all the data to come up with its top 15 cities. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023 It was also ranked within the top 15 out of 583 total suburbs for affordability and livability. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2024 The same report showed that homeowners and buyers are looking for changes that improve functionality and livability. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2023 Her work mixes the hallmarks of traditional English country homes, including fine arts, antiques and fabrics, with American ease and livability. Abigail Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2023 The drawback is its livability score, which is just 63. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2023 Ensure the livability of our planet for our children and their grandchildren, ban assault weapons and end gun violence, and stand up to the threats facing our democracy. Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of livability was in 1850

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“Livability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livability. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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