bankable

adjective

bank·​able ˈbaŋ-kə-bəl 

1

: acceptable to or at a bank

bankable currency

2

: sure to bring in a profit

… Hollywood's most bankable star …

—Sidney Sheldon

bankability

ˌbaŋ-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of bankable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moreover, studios rely on franchises and bankable stars to drive value across the company, not just on the big screen. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Despite being one of the most bankable movie stars in history, Tom Cruise’s love life is reportedly a total flop. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026

For months now, Gauff has been an increasingly bankable force in the game. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The action vet remains among the most bankable stars, but Shelter also underwhelmed recently. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1