preferable

adjective

pref·​er·​a·​ble ˈpre-f(ə-)rə-bəl 

ˈpre-fər-bəl,

 also  pri-ˈfər-ə-bəl

: having greater value or desirability : being preferred

preferability

ˌpre-f(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of preferable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Not perfect options but surely preferable to clogging up and unsettling the squad. —Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025

Organic varieties may be preferable to those who want to support sustainable farming practices and limit their exposure to chemicals, but non-organic milk is cheaper and still offers good nutritional value. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 20 Jan. 2025

Curry’s approach is generally more preferable than that of James. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025

The Steelers have lost four in a row, including a home defeat to the Bengals on Saturday night that would have earned Pittsburgh a more preferable postseason start in Houston. —Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

preferable

adjective

pref·​er·​a·​ble ˈpref-(ə-)rə-bəl 

ˈpref-ər-bəl

: worthy to be preferred : more desirable

preferability

ˌpref-(ə-)rə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

preferably

ˈpref-(ə-)rə-blē 

ˈpref-ər-

adverb