accessible
adjective
ac·ces·si·ble
ik-ˈse-sə-bəl 
ak-,
ek-
1
a
: capable of being reached
a remote region accessible by rail
also
: being within reach
fashions at accessible prices
b
: easy to speak to or deal with
a friendly, accessible boss
2
: capable of being used or seen : available
information that should be accessible to everyone
The collection is not currently accessible.
3
: capable of being understood or appreciated
the author's most accessible stories
an accessible film
4
: capable of being influenced : open
people who are accessible to new ideas
5
: easily used or accessed by people with disabilities : adapted for use by people with disabilities
accessible bathrooms/doorways/seating/parking
Councilwoman Deborah Gross introduced legislation Tuesday that would prioritize accessible entryways, common areas, restrooms and communications facilities—in that order—when city businesses undergo major physical updates.—
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The inn is accessible by train and bus.
The mall is accessible from the highway.
It is a fascinating and accessible book.
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—ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
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—Prashanth Cecil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Tuna is one of the most affordable and accessible types of seafood.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2025
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—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
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ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
This ability opens up several potential use cases, from dynamically prioritizing orders based on shipping deadlines, inventory levels and resource availability to automating the allocation of storage locations based on product demand to ensure high-traffic items are easily accessible.
—Prashanth Cecil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Tuna is one of the most affordable and accessible types of seafood.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2025
The vaccine, which is easily accessible in the country, has been touted by public health experts as a safe and effective way to mitigate the spread of the virus and prevent serious illness.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for accessible
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“Accessible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessible. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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accessible
adjective
ac·ces·si·ble
ik-ˈses-ə-bəl
ak-
1
: capable of being reached
a resort accessible by train or bus
2
: capable of being used, seen, or known : obtainable
accessible information
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