visibility

noun

vis·​i·​bil·​i·​ty ˌvi-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural visibilities

1

: the quality or state of being visible

2

a

: the degree of clearness (as of the atmosphere or ocean)

specifically : the greatest distance through the atmosphere toward the horizon at which prominent objects can be identified with the naked eye

b

: capability of being readily noticed

c

: capability of affording an unobstructed view

d

: publicity sense 2d

3

: a measure of the ability of radiant energy to evoke visual sensation

Examples of visibility in a Sentence

The extra publicity helped to increase the company's visibility.

Recent Examples on the Web

Michelle Obama opened up about her braids on her book tour, sparking meaningful dialogue around hair, identity and visibility. —Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

The color palette for Denim Virals is more exuberant and youthful with lilac purples, high-visibility pink, limeade and orange. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026

If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026

The Sea-Air-Space exposition, known for attracting senior military officials and procurement leaders, provided a high-visibility platform for that message. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for visibility

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility

Kids Definition

visibility

noun

vis·​i·​bil·​i·​ty ˌviz-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

1

: the quality or state of being visible

2

: the degree of clearness of the atmosphere

Medical Definition

visibility

noun

vis·​i·​bil·​i·​ty ˌviz-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural visibilities

1

: the quality or state of being visible

2

: a measure of the ability of radiant energy to evoke visual sensation