buildable

adjective

build·​able ˈbil-də-bəl How to pronounce buildable (audio)
: 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 Refocus AfterGlow Palette features blendable, buildable textures for natural or glam looks streamlined into one palette, perfect for on-the-go touchups. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026 As an existing subdivision — 99% of it vacant — Azure Vista offered hundreds of buildable vacant lots populated only by red ants, quail and Groucho Marx bugs. Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Hong Kong is spread over 260 mountainous islands, so buildable terrain is scarce. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026 Subtle face framing in the front and soft layers make for buildable volume while keeping your hair long. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2026.

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