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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"It's been such a moving target for us on affordability," she told the BBC World Service.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Find insight on oil futures, energy affordability in the U.S. and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Given that affordability was a key issue for voters, some of the biggest beneficiaries of the election’s results were shares of companies in the home-building, retail and healthcare industries.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
"They want us to get things done on their behalf. Because life is way too expensive. We ran on affordability. We won on affordability. And now it's our job to govern on affordability."
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 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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