printable

adjective

print·​able ˈprin-tə-bəl 

1

: capable of being printed or of being printed from

2

: considered fit to publish

printability

ˌprin-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

In the days before printers could give us vibrant colors and high-resolution photos, dedicated artists would use the 128 ASCII printable characters (letters, numbers, punctuation) to make black-and-white art. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026

To aid retention, Jordan's team created EQ reminder cards—small, printable graphics that serve as daily nudges. —Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026

Check the full list, and a printable bookmark for the spots listed below, at scfd.org/find-culture/free-days. —John Wenzel, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026

The administration is encouraging educators to recreate the exhibit at their schools with printable versions of the portraits and labels. —Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

printable

adjective

print·​able ˈprint-ə-bəl 

: considered suitable to be published