makeable

adjective

make·​able ˈmā-kə-bəl How to pronounce makeable (audio)
variants or makable
: capable of being made
also : reasonably likely to be made
a makeable putt

Examples of makeable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The praise often goes to the offense, which worked to put the ball within range for a makeable field goal. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2023 There isn’t a true gauge for other makeable plays, times being slow to first to cover on a grounder to the right side, not being in position to back up a base resulting in a runner advancing on an overthrow. Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2023 All-Star point guard Darius Garland and Mobley -- both of whom recorded double-doubles -- chalked it up to tired legs and missed shots that are easily makeable against a pack-the-paint opponent that tends to sacrifice open looks. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 29 Nov. 2022 Adames with two mistakes and Rowdy not making a throw home, plus being unable to make a diving play (which was a higher degree of difficulty but makeable). Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023 Finau missed makeable birdies on Nos. 15-16. Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2022 His first miss, a makeable attempt from 31 yards. Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 9 Sep. 2021 For him, that’s a makeable shot. Mark Medina, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2020 It was ruled a hit — a tough but makeable play — and he bobble pushed the tying run to second base. Michael Rand, Star Tribune, 27 Jan. 2021 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of makeable was in the 15th century

Cite this Entry

“Makeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeable. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.

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