usable

adjective

us·​able ˈyü-zə-bəl How to pronounce usable (audio)
variants or less commonly useable
Synonyms of usablenext
1
: capable of being used
2
: convenient and practicable for use
usableness
ˈyü-zə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce usable (audio)
noun
usably
ˈyü-zə-blē How to pronounce usable (audio)
adverb

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Examples of usable in a Sentence

Is any of this junk usable? although the spade is usable as a snow shovel, it doesn't do a very good job
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According to the listing, the estate was custom built for the princess, with horse corrals, large stretches of usable land, and enough seclusion to feel removed from the hurly-burly of Los Angeles. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 To realize that promise, organizations need to break down the silos that keep customer data from being truly usable and useful. — Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 These vital data pipelines, owned and operated by Silicon Valley tech giants, account for 70 % of usable undersea cables in 2026, yet Washington retains the right to restrict where these networks go and who has access. — Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 The engine can also operate as a combined heat and power unit, generating electricity alongside usable thermal energy such as hot water to improve overall efficiency. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for usable

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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usable

adjective
us·​able
ˈyü-zə-bəl
: suitable or fit for use
usable waste

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