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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Secretary of Health and Human Services whose campaign is focusing on affordability and housing for what he calls “working Californians.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
The major issues in the race have included the city’s approach to homelessness, housing affordability and public safety.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The idea of affordability is having a moment.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The think tank found the initiatives - including loans for first-time buyers - had a "limited" impact on social mobility and housing affordability.
From BBC • May 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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