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

Recent Examples on the Web Amazon This Lego set includes a buildable course, plus Princess Peach, Lemmy, and Yellow Toad figurines. Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2024 Simply swipe on the balm, then follow a stroke (or three!) of the buildable color. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024 The lightweight liquid is long-lasting with buildable medium-to-ultra-high coverage and has a matte finish. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 This buildable routine hits your entire lower body in just four moves. Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 5 Feb. 2024 The formula features a lightweight pigment, which is ideal for creating natural, buildable color. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023 Plus, there's a buildable dragon and a ridable Lego horse figure. Toni Sutton, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2023 Another factor in rising real estate values is the scarcity of buildable property in Nevada, where the federal government owns around 80% of the land. Alicia Wallace, CNN, 8 Feb. 2024 The Serum Foundation delivers a serum-like finish with great coverage and buildable glow. Jessica Diner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of buildable was in 1855

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“Buildable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buildable. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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