livability

noun

liv·​abil·​i·​ty ˌli-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The district’s identity as both a destination and a neighborhood depends on striking a balance between entertainment vitality and the livability that sustains long-term commercial investment. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026

That sense of continuity carries through interiors that balance monumental scale with warmth and livability. —David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026

In March, dozens of people lined up for a community meeting discussing safety and livability concerns in the Uptown neighborhood. —Beret Leone, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026

The latter can be particularly important to improve a home’s accessibility and livability for disabled buyers. —Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for livability

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