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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

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Merit’s buildable formulation creates a sheer wash of color with one coat; for a more intense color payoff, add more layers with a finger or a brush. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025 Light to medium buildable coverage. Grace McCarty, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2025 Homebuilders are trying to respond but say that the cost of construction, along with the difficult and costly process for acquiring and developing buildable lots, is making that difficult. Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025 More than 9,000 Amazon shoppers have done the same in the past month alone, with users praising the gloss’s ultra-hydrating formula, buildable color, and impressive shine in their reviews. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buildable

Word History

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 27 Nov. 2025.

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