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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The legal fight carries broad implications for a mayor who focused his campaign on affordability and has walked picket lines for workers seeking better wages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
That challenge has shaped the message of Friday's march, whose organizers have sought to link access to the ballot with wages, health care, housing and the affordability crisis.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
"This next generation, we have to be thinking about efficiency and affordability alongside performance," she added.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
After her debate flub, Graham tried to spin it by saying she focused on “kitchen-table issues” such as affordability.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 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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