Simple Definition of workable

from our Learner's Dictionary

workable

adjective

1
: able to be used successfully
a workable system/solution
I think the plan is quite workable.
2
: able to be easily shaped or worked with
workable plastic/wool
Chill the cookie dough until it is more workable.

Cite this Entry

“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/workable. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on workable

More from Merriam-Webster