workable

1 of 2

adjective

work·​able ˈwər-kə-bəl 

1

: capable of being worked

a workable material

2

: practicable, feasible

a workable system

workability

ˌwər-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

workableness

ˈwər-kə-bəl-nəs 

noun

workability

2 of 2

noun

work·​abil·​i·​ty ˌwərkəˈbilətē 

ˌwə̄k-, 

ˌwəik-, 

-lətē, 

-i

: the quality or state of being workable

Synonyms of workable

Adjective

• possible
• achievable
• feasible
• viable
• attainable

Examples of workable in a Sentence

Adjective

I think the plan is quite workable.

Chill the cookie dough until it is more workable.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Maybe someone connects you with the right person, offers a smart suggestion, or helps turn an idea into something more workable. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

There’s likely to be weeks or months of political wrangling before any workable coalition government can be formed. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026

Hopefully, there is an outcome in which a wise workable solution is devised, one that will benefit and please the entire neighborhood. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026

Chicago should provide workable loading zones, preserve first-offense warnings, and publicly report whether violations and crashes actually decline. — Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for workable

• unworkable

Kids Definition

workable

adjective

work·​able ˈwər-kə-bəl 

1

: capable of being worked

2

: feasible

a workable solution to the problem