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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Slipstick comes in 10 shades that deliver the same slip and shiny finish as the OG — and thanks to ingredients like jojoba oil, mango seed butter, and squalene, the buildable formula is incredibly nourishing, too. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 There's also a large buildable Sentinel figure. Kim Snaith, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025 The 10 buildable shades—from cult-favorite Rum Raisin to fresh, everyday nudes—prove their versatility across all types of looks, from subtle daytime to bold statements. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025 Made with nourishing shea butter, the formula also has a botanical wax blend that gives it a creamy, buildable texture, and its pigment, available in black and brown, is made of a vegan ester with intense payoff. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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