usable

adjective

us·​able ˈyü-zə-bəl 

variants or less commonly useable

1

: capable of being used

2

: convenient and practicable for use

usableness

ˈyü-zə-bəl-nəs 

noun

usably

ˈyü-zə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of usable

• useful
• available

Examples of usable in a Sentence

Is any of this junk usable?

although the spade is usable as a snow shovel, it doesn't do a very good job

Recent Examples on the Web

Turning plastic back into fuel is essentially a process of reverse engineering — using heat and chemistry to chop those massive chains back down into short, usable fuel molecules. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Stocks, bonds, and ETFs are all things that young children and teenagers with a few thousand dollars might generally be able to invest in and hope to see usable profits from. — Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Even the standard rooms are sizable, and all include an outdoor living area that extends the usable space while still granting privacy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

To combat that, add finished compost (to boost those microbe levels) or use a liquid product like fish emulsion that is more immediately usable by plants. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for usable

• diffusible
• excusable
• infusible
• reusable
• unusable
• fusible
• inexcusable

Kids Definition

usable

adjective

us·​able

ˈyü-zə-bəl

: suitable or fit for use

usable waste