watchable

adjective

watch·​able ˈwä-chə-bəl How to pronounce watchable (audio)
ˈwȯ-
: worth watching
a minor but highly watchable film
watchable noun

Examples of watchable in a Sentence

a minor but highly watchable film
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The overbaked, underwhelming, narratively restless movie itself is 0.0 percent watchable. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025 This is enough brightness, potentially, to leave the M2 Pro watchable in rooms that aren’t completely blacked out – another handy lifestyle touch. John Archer, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 The infusion of speed has made the Blackhawks a lot more watchable and given Sörensen a lot more to work with. Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025 Nonetheless, Franklin’s script never quite transcends pedestrian familiarity, holding this watchable effort back from achieving the full dramatic weight aimed for. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for watchable

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of watchable was circa 1909

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“Watchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchable. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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