interchangeable
adjective
in·ter·change·able
ˌin-tər-ˈchān-jə-bəl 
: capable of being interchanged
especially
: permitting mutual substitution
interchangeable parts
Examples of interchangeable in a Sentence
the concept of interchangeable parts revolutionized the mass production of manufactured goods
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The blurred line between the IRGC and Hezbollah makes the fighting in Lebanon and Iran difficult to separate, with many Israeli analysts viewing them as interchangeable.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s designed for around 1,500 charge cycles, while also being interchangeable.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Five interchangeable tips, including two standard jet heads, an orthodontic tip ideal for braces, a periodontal jet tip that's gentle on gums, and a tongue cleaner.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
In Manhattan, Henry hoofed through the city’s streets and into its clattering manufacturers’ workshops day after day, trying to drum up interest in her interchangeable umbrella.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s designed for around 1,500 charge cycles, while also being interchangeable.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Five interchangeable tips, including two standard jet heads, an orthodontic tip ideal for braces, a periodontal jet tip that's gentle on gums, and a tongue cleaner.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
In Manhattan, Henry hoofed through the city’s streets and into its clattering manufacturers’ workshops day after day, trying to drum up interest in her interchangeable umbrella.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interchangeable
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“Interchangeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interchangeable. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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