livability

noun

liv·abil·i·ty ˌli-və-ˈbi-lə-tē

variants or less commonly liveability

: survival expectancy : viability

—used especially of poultry and livestock

: suitability for human living

Examples of livability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To determine its findings, Resonance evaluated cities with over 500,000 residents across three essential pillars: livability, loveability and prosperity. —

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 11 July 2024 Amsterdam, meanwhile, is banning new hotels from being built in the city to cut down congestion and improve livability. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 July 2024 This metric compares a benchmark for costs with a yardstick for livability to create an overall ranking. —

Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 9 July 2024 The company uses green building practices, renewable energy sources, and modern technologies to minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency and livability. —

Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for livability

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