Advertisement
Advertisement
rarity
[ rair-i-tee ]
noun
- something rare, unusual, or uncommon:
Snowstorms are a rarity in the South.
- something esteemed or interesting in being rare, uncommon, or curious:
That folio is a rarity that will bring a good price.
- the state or quality of being rare.
- rare occurrence; infrequency:
Volcanic eruptions on the island occur with great rarity.
- unusual excellence.
- thinness, as of air or a gas.
rarity
/ ˈɛəɪɪ /
noun
- a rare person or thing, esp something interesting or valued because it is uncommon
- the state or quality of being rare
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Century City also has a rarity in L.A.’s office market — a flashy new high-rise under construction.
Because of its rarity and high fatality rate, the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation says it’s exceptionally difficult to study.
A brand new theme park is a rarity, and with it comes expectations — of new tech, next-gen ride systems, unexpected ways to experience stories and an ask for your vacation dollars.
He allows audience members to film him throughout his performance, a rarity in comedy when locking your phone away in a pouch has become the norm for high-profile comedians.
A rarity for the National Park Service, the Point Reyes National Seashore has, since its founding in 1962, encompassed not just pristine wilderness but also working agricultural land.
Advertisement
Related Words
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse