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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“After Covid and the affordability crisis, families were like, ‘Where can I have my American dream?’ ” said Orta, 26.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
"I don't think it would be effective and, if people have issue with affordability and accessibility, we have resolved that by the free product scheme."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“It will not happen overnight,” he warns and it will take a long period of income growth before affordability improves.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Hilton then framed himself as a “pragmatic, problem-solving change-maker” focused on affordability, promising to lower gas prices, electricity costs and taxes and the cost of homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 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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