available

adjective

avail·​able ə-ˈvā-lə-bəl 

1

: present or ready for immediate use

available resources

2

a

: accessible, obtainable

articles available in any drugstore

b

: free and able to do something at a particular time

should be available to meet next Tuesday

c

: not involved in a romantic relationship

interested in meeting available men/women

3

: qualified or willing to do something or to assume a responsibility

available candidates

4

: present in such chemical or physical form as to be usable (as by a plant)

available nitrogen

available water

5

law : valid

—used of a legal plea or charge

6

archaic : having a beneficial effect

availableness noun

availably

ə-ˈvā-lə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• accessible
• acquirable
• attainable
• obtainable
• procurable

Examples of available in a Sentence

The family kept emergency supplies available.

The dress is also available in larger sizes.

The articles are available at any drugstore.

Fresh fruit is available during the summer.

The drug is readily available in Europe.

The report will soon be made available to the public.

I missed the plane, and the next available flight doesn't leave until tomorrow.

All available resources were used.

She spent every available dollar on her hobby.

Parking is available for people staying at the hotel.

Recent Examples on the Web

Only 250 pairs of Dovetail’s Pride Shop Pant are available. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2024

Classes happen on Zoom at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, and are available online after the fact on a case-by-case basis. —Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024

The pattern is available in either a dusty rose or black color in the fan-favorite Oca Low sneaker, while the Slip-on style boasts an additional off-white option that’s sure to effortlessly match everything from your favorite sundress to a simple pair of linen pants. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024

Broward: Closed, except for the NSU-Alvin Sherman Library, open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Online services will be available. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

see avail entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Phrases Containing available

• inter-available

Kids Definition

available

adjective

avail·​able ə-ˈvā-lə-bəl 

1

: easy or possible to get, get to, or use

kept emergency supplies available

called every available hardware store

2

: present in a form that a plant or animal can use

a food that contains available iron

availability

ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbil-ət-ē

noun

availableness noun

availably

ə-ˈvā-lə-blē 

adverb