C1nounartstravel
US/ˈrer.ə.ti/
UK/ˈreə.rə.ti/
something that is unusual and not often found or seen, and so is valuable
In context
A quiet beach in Nha Trang during the holidays is a real rarity.
First editions of the novel are a rarity and sell for high prices.
Snow in northern Vietnam is something of a rarity.
Words that go with rarity
adjective + noun
- real rarityA film this honest is a real rarity.
- great rarityThis kind of orchid is a great rarity.
noun + preposition
- something of a rarityFemale conductors are still something of a rarity.
noun + noun
- rarity valueOld vinyl records have a high rarity value.
verb + noun
- become a rarityHandwritten letters have become a rarity.