preferable

adjective

pref·​er·​a·​ble ˈpre-f(ə-)rə-bəl 

ˈpre-fər-bəl,

 also  pri-ˈfər-ə-bəl

: having greater value or desirability : being preferred

preferability

ˌpre-f(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of preferable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the potential dangers, some young users and their families say trying the controversial therapy is preferable to being stuck in the status quo. —Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

Atrociraptors show up to try and eat everybody soon enough but in many ways that’s preferable to having to unclog a toilet or check for food spoilage in the kitchen. —Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

That doesn't mean this team doesn't have concerns beyond the coaching staff, but if there's any time to lay an egg during the season, doing it early is preferable to doing it late. —Christian Romo, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Some will move cynically, making the calculation that accommodation with the Palestinian population is preferable to being a permanent international pariah. —Jack Sheehan september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for preferable

• referable

Kids Definition

preferable

adjective

pref·​er·​a·​ble ˈpref-(ə-)rə-bəl 

ˈpref-ər-bəl

: worthy to be preferred : more desirable

preferability

ˌpref-(ə-)rə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

preferably

ˈpref-(ə-)rə-blē 

ˈpref-ər-

adverb