: suitable for building
buildable land
especially : capable of being built
plans for a buildable house

Examples of buildable in a Sentence

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The Makeup Forever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation quickly stood out for its weightless, yet buildable, medium coverage finish, and longwearing and sweat and transferproof formula. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 14 July 2026 The long-wearing blush comes in five shades, glides onto skin and boasts buildable color. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 But for a little bit of a subtle touch of heat, this is a great way to add buildable seasoning. Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 The 756-piece set features a bouquet of buildable flowers, including roses, poppies, daisies, asters, and more. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for buildable

Word History

Etymology

build entry 1 + -able

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of buildable was in 1612

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“Buildable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buildable. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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