interchangeable
adjective
in·ter·change·able
ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl 
: capable of being interchanged
especially
: permitting mutual substitution
interchangeable parts
Examples of interchangeable in a Sentence
the concept of interchangeable parts revolutionized the mass production of manufactured goods
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The two words were nearly interchangeable in Britain between the 1960s and 1980s, and once American fandom grew and the word became more closely associated with American English, British usage declined through the 1980s and 1990s.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The Spurs have so many interchangeable parts that Harper could end up playing any or all of the perimeter positions and even some at power forward.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The terms cathedral and basilica can sound interchangeable—both conjure images of grand, historic churches.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
With interchangeable feet and a suite of connectors—including a camera mount, a V-mount ballhead, and a light connector—the Rocket transitions seamlessly between camera support and lighting duty.
—Robb Rice, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The Spurs have so many interchangeable parts that Harper could end up playing any or all of the perimeter positions and even some at power forward.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The terms cathedral and basilica can sound interchangeable—both conjure images of grand, historic churches.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
With interchangeable feet and a suite of connectors—including a camera mount, a V-mount ballhead, and a light connector—the Rocket transitions seamlessly between camera support and lighting duty.
—Robb Rice, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for interchangeable
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“Interchangeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interchangeable. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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