readable

adjective

read·​able ˈrē-də-bəl How to pronounce readable (audio)
: able to be read easily: such as
a
b
: interesting to read
a highly readable novel
readability noun
readableness noun
readably adverb

Examples of readable in a Sentence

The travel guide is very readable.
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Transportation agencies must shift to proactive strategies that keep roads readable for both humans and machines. Mark Pittman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 The law required easily readable posters of the Ten Commandments to go up in all public school classrooms, regardless of what subject is taught in the room. Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 20 June 2025 Most of the books were singed but readable, with titles outlined in charcoal and price conveniently obliterated. Peter Wortsman july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025 The barcode remained optically stable and readable for more than a year. New Atlas, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for readable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of readable was in the 15th century

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“Readable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readable. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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readable

adjective
read·​able ˈrēd-ə-bəl How to pronounce readable (audio)
: able to be read easily
readability noun
readably adverb

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