buildable

adjective

build·​able ˈbil-də-bəl 

: suitable for building

buildable land

especially : capable of being built

plans for a buildable house

Examples of buildable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The silky, buildable formula camouflages all things acne scars, dark circles, and other blemishes without looking thick or cakey. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026

The buildable parcel, which comes with its own private entrance and access road, is surrounded by protected conservation land with sweeping views of Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York on all sides. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Choose products with a bit more flexibility, a buildable finish, and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid or ceramides, which will keep skin moisturized throughout your wear. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 July 2026

The juicy, buildable formula doubles as a lip color and cream blush for an effortlessly monochromatic look, while squalane and antioxidant-rich raspberry, strawberry, and cranberry extracts keep skin and lips feeling hydrated. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

build entry 1 + -able

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above