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

Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026

Football drives alumni engagement, brand visibility, legislative support. —Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026

Heavy snow and strong winds gusting up to 65 mph will reduce visibility and make travel difficult in Colorado’s mountains, especially Tuesday night, according to a winter storm warning from the weather service. —Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026

The momentum and visibility that came with the Heated Rivalry adaptation has reshaped her daily life. —Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 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