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.

—Adam Smeltz

accessibility

ik-ˌse-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ak-, 

ek-

noun

accessibleness

ik-ˈse-sə-bəl-nəs 

ak-, 

ek-

noun

accessibly

ik-ˈse-sə-blē 

ak-, 

ek-

adverb

Synonyms of accessible

• popular
• affordable

Examples of accessible in a Sentence

The inn is accessible by train and bus.

The mall is accessible from the highway.

It is a fascinating and accessible book.

Recent Examples on the Web

At the center of the sprawling property is a 10,500-square-foot residence, accessible via a mile-long drive that winds through forest and across a curved stone bridge. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Businesses in that area can remain open during the road closure and will remain accessible. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Ada County’s Barber Park, which runs along the river adjacent to Eckert Road, will remain accessible throughout the project, according to the agency. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026

For people with disabilities, finding out whether a place is truly accessible can be harder than simply looking for a wheelchair symbol. — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English accessyble, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French accessible, borrowed from Late Latin accessibilis, from Latin accessus (past participle of accēdere "to approach") + -ibilis -ible — more at accede

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for accessible

• addressable
• assessable
• compressible
• expressible
• inaccessible
• incompressible
• inexpressible
• irrepressible

Kids Definition

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

accessibility

ik-ˌses-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

ak-

noun

accessibly

-blē 

adverb