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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Property taxes fund sheriff’s deputies, fire rescue, EMS, drainage, and the infrastructure that makes growth livable.
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Sean Parks, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
In addition, the commission said that stakeholders have consistently emphasized the importance of creating a safe and balanced entertainment district that supports businesses while also remaining welcoming and livable.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
In addition, the commission said stakeholders have consistently emphasized the importance of creating a safe and balanced entertainment district that supports businesses while also remaining welcoming and livable.
—Steven Yablonski, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Thoughtful, coordinated growth will keep West Des Moines competitive, livable, and welcoming for generations to come.
—Phillip Sitter, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
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Sean Parks, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
In addition, the commission said that stakeholders have consistently emphasized the importance of creating a safe and balanced entertainment district that supports businesses while also remaining welcoming and livable.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
In addition, the commission said stakeholders have consistently emphasized the importance of creating a safe and balanced entertainment district that supports businesses while also remaining welcoming and livable.
—Steven Yablonski, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Thoughtful, coordinated growth will keep West Des Moines competitive, livable, and welcoming for generations to come.
—Phillip Sitter, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Livable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livable. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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livable
adjective
liv·able
variants
also liveable
: suitable for living in or with
livableness
noun
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