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 affordability crisis seems resilient to every phase of the economy—boom, bust, and every stage in between.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Across differences in politics and identity, South Asians I spoke with around Columbus also shared the same affordability concerns acutely felt by Americans everywhere.
From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2026
On the stump, she has been focused on affordability, centered on issues that are popular among many voters.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
Those concerns include living costs, housing affordability, sluggish growth and declining trust in public institutions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 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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