livability

noun

liv·​abil·​i·​ty ˌli-və-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce livability (audio)
variants or less commonly liveability
1
: survival expectancy : viability
used especially of poultry and livestock
2
: suitability for human living

Examples of livability in a Sentence

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Author Annie Kelly and photographer Tim Street-Porter have chosen homes featuring both high design and high livability. Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 Duluth Explore Minnesota is dedicated to promoting tourism and livability in Minnesota. Outside Online, 22 Aug. 2024 American Canyon, a city of about 21,000, located 40 miles north of San Francisco, ranked best for health care, wellness, livability, and financial health. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024 Additionally, investing in maintaining high-quality public roads and safe parks is essential to promote overall well-being and enhance the livability of our city. Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for livability 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of livability was in 1850

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“Livability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livability. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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