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

That's viewed as preferable to the constant electric currents used in traditional deep brain stimulation devices that can produce unpleasant side effects. —Maya Goldman, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025

Historically, the latter is preferable on this show. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025

For many British flyers who wish to fly from their local airport and connect onwards to Europe or further afield, flying KLM from an airport very close by may be preferable to driving further to connect via Heathrow with British Airways. —Michele Robson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

Alternatives To Spraying Weeds Of course, good old-fashioned hand pulling is preferable where possible. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for preferable

• referable

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