sociability

noun

so·​cia·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsō-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce sociability (audio)
plural sociabilities
: the quality or state of being sociable
also : the act or an instance of being sociable

Examples of sociability in a Sentence

her sociability was called into question when she said she hated parties
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The Poodle combines intelligence with sociability. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025 The offspring’s behavior was tested, including communication, sociability, repetitive behaviors, and anxiety. New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025 Golf simulators are a terrific way to perfect swings and savor sociability all year long, says Diana Pittro, executive vice president of RMK Management Corp. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 The Brain Cells That Make Super-Agers Special The sociability that sets super-agers apart from their cognitively normal peers may be linked to brain differences — specifically, a higher density of a type of nerve cell called von Economo neurons. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sociability

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sociability was in the 15th century

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“Sociability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociability. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

sociability

noun
so·​cia·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsō-shə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce sociability (audio)
plural sociabilities
1
: the quality or state of being sociable : affability
2
: the act or an instance of being sociable
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