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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Corner said that within the research, 90% of Londoners praised the accessibility and affordability of art in the capital.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“This makes the national affordability conversation even more important than ever.”
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
I have great news for Mayor Zohran Mamdani: I am here to solve your affordability crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
The article contends that California voters prioritize real economic concerns—such as housing affordability, rising utility and grocery costs, and fuel expenses—over celebrity status and entertainment value, making substantive qualifications more important than star power.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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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