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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In most states, the details are not publicly accessible.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
The qualification about being accessible to consumers is important, because there are reasons when sellers might want privacy, rather than broad exposure.
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Hank Boughner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In most states, the details are not publicly accessible.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
The qualification about being accessible to consumers is important, because there are reasons when sellers might want privacy, rather than broad exposure.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
And while these items (corn, a tomato, a box of pasta) might be accessible pantry staples, they’ve now been transformed into symbols of luxury.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 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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