American English

How to pronounce rarity

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RAIRihddee

/ˈɹɛɹ.ɪ.ɾi/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

the state of being uncommon or not often seen

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Meanings & examples

noun

the state of being uncommon or not often seen

The rarity of snow makes it exciting for local children.

Common phrases & grammar

the rarity of · extreme rarity

noun

something that is uncommon and often difficult to find

The museum has a rarity: a letter signed by the famous author.

Common phrases & grammar

a collector's rarity

Related words & forms

The plural changes y to ies: rarities.