printable

adjective

print·​able ˈprin-tə-bəl How to pronounce printable (audio)
1
: capable of being printed or of being printed from
2
: considered fit to publish
printability noun

Examples of printable in a Sentence

The paper's editor isn't looking for a great article, just something printable. There are printable maps on the website.
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Certain letters to the editor, the rare printable ones, accuse me of exclusively and obsessively writing mean things about President TrumbleTart. Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026 The challenge has been translating this concept into a material that is both printable and capable of delivering consistent, high performance. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 Online and printable applications can be found on the TSAC webpage. Phan Khang, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2026 To see the official trailer, get tickets and even download a printable 3D model of Rocky (requires a 3D printer. Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for printable

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of printable was in 1827

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“Printable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/printable. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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printable

adjective
print·​able ˈprint-ə-bəl How to pronounce printable (audio)
: considered suitable to be published

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