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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According to him, aging skin benefits from sheer, buildable pigments that layer smoothly, have true-to-skin undertones, and have a soft, satiny finish that’s neither flat nor glittery. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026 Designed as a buildable mist, this flexible, brushable spray keeps your style in place without adding stiffness or causing flaking and crunching. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026 Skin care benefits aside, the formula is buildable and ultra-lightweight. Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026 Besides the unique shape, Summer Fridays claims that the formula is transfer-proof, buildable, and non-drying. Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buildable

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

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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 Feb. 2026.

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