rarity
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈrɛrəti/ · UK /ˈreərɪti/
rarity means: Something that is unusual or very difficult to find.
noun
UNUSUAL THINGB2
Something that is unusual or very difficult to find.
- Snow is a rarity here.
- The collector found several rarities in the shop.
- An empty bus is something of a rarity during rush hour.
BEING UNCOMMONC1
The fact that something is unusual or difficult to find.
- Its rarity explains the high price.
- The bird’s rarity makes it difficult to study.
- Collectors value these stamps for their beauty and rarity.
Questions about rarity
What does rarity mean?
Something that is unusual or very difficult to find.
What is rarity in other languages?
Türkçe: nadir şey · Español: rareza · Français: rareté · Deutsch: Seltenheit · Italiano: rarità · 日本語: 珍しい物
How do you pronounce rarity?
In American English /ˈrɛrəti/; in British English /ˈreərɪti/.
How do you use rarity in a sentence?
Snow is a rarity here. The collector found several rarities in the shop.
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