# ubiquity

/juˈbɪkwɪti/ (US) · /juːbˈɪkwɪti/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ubiquity
Updated: 2026-10-15

## Definition

being everywhere at the same time, or in very many places at once. You use it to talk about things you see all around you.

For teachers: presence in many places simultaneously; the condition of appearing everywhere within a given context. Often used to describe technologies, brands, or cultural phenomena that have become pervasive.

## Examples

- Smartphones show the ubiquity of modern technology today.
- The ubiquity of delivery apps in the neighbourhood means you rarely see people carrying shopping bags now.
- Despite the ubiquity of streaming platforms, small independent cinemas survive by offering a communal experience that algorithms cannot replicate.

## Usage notes

- Commonly paired with 'of' ('the ubiquity of smartphones').

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