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

Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025

As the questions went on, Porter became visibility agitated and went as far as trying to end the interview. —Julia Manchester, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025

If possible, block the moonlight with a tree or other natural barrier to increase visibility. —Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025

The combination of this visibility and the hotly contentious nature of the internet in 2025 mean that controversies involving streamers are regular, as is criticism being leveled at them. —Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

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