interchangeable

adjective

in·​ter·​change·​able ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl 

: capable of being interchanged

especially : permitting mutual substitution

interchangeable parts

interchangeability

ˌin-tər-ˌchān-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

interchangeableness

ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl-nəs 

noun

interchangeably

ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of interchangeable

• exchangeable
• substitutable

Examples of interchangeable in a Sentence

the concept of interchangeable parts revolutionized the mass production of manufactured goods

Recent Examples on the Web

Choose your favorite size and silhouette, then personalize it with interchangeable straps to create a look that's uniquely yours. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

The mask is secured with elastic straps and, sometimes, interchangeable padding before being tested on the player. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 5 July 2026

This vegetable chopper speeds up meal prep with six interchangeable stainless steel blades for slicing, dicing, julienning, and grating. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Not long after the company’s formation, Puma moved footwear forward by introducing the first boot with an interchangeable stud. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interchangeable

• exchangeable
• unchangeable
• changeable