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
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By letting the award availability lead the trip planning, Andrew delivered a 60th-birthday trip that was indulgent and memorable for his mom.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Signs at the store’s registers declared a limit of 20 items per customer to ensure availability for as many shoppers as possible.
—Holly Meyer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
And Tubi, with its vast audience, free availability, and a desire to work with top creators, has emerged as a natural landing pad for that content.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
If the first Daniëlle Cathari x New Balance 991v2 collaboration is any indication, fans can expect highly limited availability for the new colorway.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Signs at the store’s registers declared a limit of 20 items per customer to ensure availability for as many shoppers as possible.
—Holly Meyer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
And Tubi, with its vast audience, free availability, and a desire to work with top creators, has emerged as a natural landing pad for that content.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
If the first Daniëlle Cathari x New Balance 991v2 collaboration is any indication, fans can expect highly limited availability for the new colorway.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for availability
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“Availability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/availability. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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