readable

adjective

read·​able ˈrē-də-bəl 

: able to be read easily: such as

a

: legible

b

: interesting to read

a highly readable novel

readability

ˌrē-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

readableness

ˈrē-də-bəl-nəs 

noun

readably

ˈrē-də-blē 

adverb

Examples of readable in a Sentence

The travel guide is very readable.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Infinite Retina is an expansive, highly readable survey of the forces shaping our digital future. —Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

What's more, the indents remain intact and readable until the polymer is heated to 140 ºC (284 ºF) for just 10 seconds, thus erasing it. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024

Less a series of biographies and more a cogent analysis of the evolution of the role of first lady, this book provides an eminently readable introduction to the women who have filled this role. —Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024

Visitors and neighbors learned of the sudden change from signs stationed around the park, which were barely readable to passing vehicles. —Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing readable

• machine-readable

Rhymes for readable

• unreadable

Kids Definition

readable

adjective

read·​able ˈrēd-ə-bəl 

: able to be read easily

readability

ˌrēd-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

readably

-blē 

adverb