usable

adjective

us·​able ˈyü-zə-bəl 

variants or less commonly useable

1

: capable of being used

2

: convenient and practicable for use

usableness

ˈyü-zə-bəl-nəs 

noun

usably

ˈyü-zə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• available
• employable
• exploitable
• fit
• functional
• operable
• practicable
• serviceable
• useful

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Some natural fibers undergo significant amounts of processing and are combined with polymers to become more widely usable – defeating the purpose of using natural fibers. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024

However, the key challenge lies in effectively harnessing the fast-moving neutrons produced by the reaction to convert their energy into usable heat. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

The Elite Series 2 — usable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows — offers the most customizability of any first-party pro-style controller and is still one of the most configurable options from any brand. —Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024

White dwarfs are the core remains of sun-like stars that have used up all their usable nuclear fuel. —Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

usable

adjective

us·​able

ˈyü-zə-bəl

: suitable or fit for use

usable waste