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… is a massive one, and it's not going to be resolved by tinkering at the margins," he added.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
“Housing market conditions became more challenging during the fourth quarter as rising mortgage rates, affordability constraints and cautious consumer sentiment continued to pressure new home demand,” Executive Chairman David Auld said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
“LADWP needs a broader affordability strategy to support its customers,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
In the district covering part of the Tucson area, Democrat JoAnna Mendoza is campaigning on the issue of affordability, emphasizing that she grew up in a family that relied on food stamps.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 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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