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

That’s despite the fact that the Broncos have given up two losses compared to UNLV’s undefeated run thus far in 2025, albeit against a much more preferable schedule. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025

For an external investor, fewer local socios, and more one-off visitors to the stadium, would be preferable. —Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025

However, if children aren’t part of the equation, then a later start time and a weeknight dinner may be preferable to keep people’s weekend schedules free for other social events. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025

Sure, the hands-off aspect of the iRobot is preferable for those really lazy days, but the 185w suction power of the V11 is unbeatable. —Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 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