bankable

adjective

bank·​able ˈbaŋ-kə-bəl How to pronounce bankable (audio)
1
: acceptable to or at a bank
bankable currency
2
: sure to bring in a profit
Hollywood's most bankable starSidney Sheldon
bankability noun

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As the last century came to a close, studio bosses and aspiring studio bosses alike were often portrayed as ready to kill for a bankable film project. Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025 Even if the detection of dimethyl sulfide on K2-18b were to eventually prove out to the entire field’s satisfaction, its presence is not necessarily a bankable sign of life. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2025 The multi-platinum recording artist has solidified her status as a bankable star for Netflix. Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 As micro news cycles and influencers edge their way into mainstream media spectacles, the line between 15 minutes and bankable celebrity is a fuzzy one. Annie Aguiar, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bankable

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bankable was in 1797

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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bankable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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