workable

adjective

work·​able ˈwər-kə-bəl How to pronounce workable (audio)
Synonyms of workablenext
1
: capable of being worked
a workable material
2
: practicable, feasible
a workable system
workability noun
workableness noun

Examples of workable in a Sentence

I think the plan is quite workable. Chill the cookie dough until it is more workable.
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Guests were given a complimentary tote bag full of gifts inspired by the movie—including a TreSemme workable hair spray, Devil Wears Prada branded Diet Coke, and a copy of the fictional Runway magazine, with Blunt’s Emily Charlton on the cover. Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026 Any workable system of lunar property rights should do three things. Antony Davies, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 The primary objective is to reach a workable understanding before the current ceasefire — set to expire around April 22 — ends in order to prevent a return to all-out-war. Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 There’s lots to learn and see inside this museum and science center that offers more than 45 touchable, workable exhibits that teach kids about various natural phenomena and basic scientific principles. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workable

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of workable was in 1545

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Kids Definition

workable

adjective
work·​able ˈwər-kə-bəl How to pronounce workable (audio)
1
: capable of being worked
2
: feasible
a workable solution to the problem

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