livable
adjective
liv·able
ˈli-və-bəl 
variants
or less commonly liveable
1
: suitable for living in, on, or with
a livable house
livable wages
2
livableness
noun
Examples of livable in a Sentence
They described the house as very livable.
People need jobs that will pay them livable wages.
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For travelers, this is a chance to combine world-class competition with one of Australia’s most livable cities.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors said the couple collected millions in installment payments for custom architecture, construction and interior design services, often offering below-market bids, before abandoning projects — in some cases leaving families without livable homes.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Look for items in that color across a variety of shades and textures, and bring in a couple of neutrals or accent hues to make the room feel more natural and livable.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Haven-1 is designed to be a comfortable, livable ship—with private sleeping quarters for each astronaut, high-speed Internet, a fold-down dining table for communal meals, and a large domed window to provide constant views of the Earth below.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors said the couple collected millions in installment payments for custom architecture, construction and interior design services, often offering below-market bids, before abandoning projects — in some cases leaving families without livable homes.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Look for items in that color across a variety of shades and textures, and bring in a couple of neutrals or accent hues to make the room feel more natural and livable.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Haven-1 is designed to be a comfortable, livable ship—with private sleeping quarters for each astronaut, high-speed Internet, a fold-down dining table for communal meals, and a large domed window to provide constant views of the Earth below.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Livable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livable. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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livable
adjective
liv·able
variants
also liveable
: suitable for living in or with
livableness
noun
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