affordability
Americannoun
Explanation
Affordability is a quality of being inexpensive. Because of the affordability of the apples at the orchard, we went ahead and bought a whole bushel. The adjective affordability describes things you can afford to pay for because they don't cost too much. People move to certain neighborhoods because of the affordability of housing there, and others decide the affordability of community college makes it a great place to get an education. Sometimes this word is used to mean "cost or price," so someone might say, "The affordability of healthcare these days is just terrible!"
Example Sentences
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Ronnie Lowenfield, Casa’s chief executive, said that with new American cars now averaging $50,000, customers curious about Chinese cars mention affordability.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
At Gigi's, head chef Thomas Knodell is glad the controversy over the $40 half chicken has prompted a much-needed conversation about affordability.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
“It’s out of control,” Lockwood said during MarketWatch’s “Don’t Short Yourself Live” webinar on college affordability.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
The M4 relief road - the most famous road never built in Wales - was scrapped by the Welsh government in 2019 over affordability and environmental concerns.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
When he finished speaking, much of the talk in the room turned to affordability.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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