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 of usable

• useful
• available

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

To combat that, add finished compost (to boost those microbe levels) or use a liquid product like fish emulsion that is more immediately usable by plants. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

If successful, the facility could help reduce dependence on fresh uranium by recovering usable materials from spent nuclear fuel while supporting long-term fuel availability for advanced reactors. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Lithium batteries in general are capable of discharging a greater percentage of their full capacity without any negative effects, commonly offering usable capacities of 80% or more. — New Atlas, 10 July 2026

Keeping the Park District cooling centers modern and usable in extreme heat will benefit the whole city. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for usable

• diffusible
• excusable
• infusible
• reusable
• unusable
• fusible
• inexcusable

Kids Definition

usable

adjective

us·​able

ˈyü-zə-bəl

: suitable or fit for use

usable waste