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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There’s no polite, printable word to describe the security line situation at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport right now. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026 Before Selection Sunday arrives, download your printable bracket here. Eden Laase, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 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 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 30 Mar. 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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