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

Designer Brian Patrick Flynn told CharlotteFive this year’s build, which is just outside of Charlotte, strikes a balance between bold design and real-life livability, with features meant to appeal to everyone from outdoor lovers to those who prefer quiet evenings in. —Evan Moore december 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025

For those seeking luxury with authenticity, these modern coastal homes are the perfect fusion of beauty, sustainability, and livability. —Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025

Researchers turned to the Federal Reserve Economic Data, Zillow’s Home Value Index, and Sperling’s BestPlaces to assess cost of living, while a livability metric comes from AreaVibes. —Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025

Finance website WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities in America, looking at 19 key indicators of livability, affordability and veteran-friendliness in a new report published on Monday. —Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025

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