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
Since purchasing the home in 2000, the current owners have added features inside and out that maintain the mid-century modern charm while increasing livability for our present age.
—
Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Just minutes from the shops at Chestnut Hill, multiple MBTA lines, and the Longwood Medical Area, this estate offers the rare chance to own a piece of local history without sacrificing livability.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
According to its website, the program aims to preserve public greenspace to increase livability in these areas.
—Lauren Lifke, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025
If your property isn’t turnkey, consider upgrades to attract attention, as the market still rewards value and instant livability.
—John Walkup, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for livability
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Just minutes from the shops at Chestnut Hill, multiple MBTA lines, and the Longwood Medical Area, this estate offers the rare chance to own a piece of local history without sacrificing livability.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
According to its website, the program aims to preserve public greenspace to increase livability in these areas.
—Lauren Lifke, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025
If your property isn’t turnkey, consider upgrades to attract attention, as the market still rewards value and instant livability.
—John Walkup, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for livability
Cite this Entry
“Livability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livability. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share