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

Don’t be fooled by its small stature, because its layout is designed for efficient livability and maximum storage. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

For Wiessner, 60, the flooding wasn’t just about livability, but livelihood. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

What makes the 911 Carrera T especially appealing is that its emphasis on driver engagement does not come at the cost of day-to-day livability. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

That balance between beauty and livability is what separates the look from more rigid design styles. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 July 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