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

In February, BestPlaces, a research firm specializing in quality of life and livability, released a report, conducted in partnership with Medtronic, a global manufacturer of medical devices and healthcare technology. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025

This city in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains received a very high livability score of 91 on AreaVibes. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025

Set on more than an acre of impeccably landscaped grounds at 54 Woodchester Drive, the property offers a warm blend of elegance and livability in one of the town’s most desirable neighborhoods. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025

Walking routes also highlight how design and livability intersect, which is central to the city’s global reputation. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 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