availability

noun

avail·​abil·​i·​ty ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural availabilities

1

: the quality or state of being available

trying to improve the availability of affordable housing

2

: an available person or thing

3

US : a usually brief session in which a public figure (such as a politician) is made available to answer questions from members of the press

a press availability

The rigors of campaigning are amply demonstrated in marathon days of radio and television talk shows, media availabilities, sessions with newspaper editorial boards … and fund-raising events.

—Steve Goldstein

Examples of availability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though pet rooms are limited and are based on availability, two dogs up to 60 lbs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The recovery of Gulf crude exports is not expected to substantially improve refined product availability, as shipments of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel remain restricted. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Where does stablecoin add real advantage through speed, availability, liquidity or reach? — Pratik Khowala, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Data quality and availability was the leading barrier, cited by 61 percent of respondents within the shipper and 3PL realms, followed by legacy system integration at 54 percent and budget constraints at 46 percent. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing availability

• inter-availability

Rhymes for availability

• acceptability
• accessibility
• adaptability
• admissibility
• advisability
• affordability
• allowability
• amenability
• amiability
• appealability
• applicability
• believability