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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But the more meaningful signal in the data is what’s happening in the cities around Austin, around Dallas, around Houston—in the Celinas and Fulshears and Princetons, where land is buildable, housing is moderately priced, schools are funded, and commutes—while real—are manageable. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026 This side also helps users achieve buildable coverage and a skin-like finish, which might put your beloved beauty sponge out of a job. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026 The result is buildable, sheer-to-medium coverage that doesn't settle into lines or emphasize pores. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026 What was deferred is now buildable. Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 9 May 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 19 May. 2026.

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