accessible

adjective

ik-ˈse-sə-bəl How to pronounce accessible (audio)
Definition of accessiblenext
1
as in popular
being within the financial means of most people a store offering stylish clothes at accessible prices

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2
as in available
possible to get the phone line is not accessible without your personal identification number

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3
as in convenient
situated within easy reach with the elevator broken, the second floor is not accessible to people in wheelchairs

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4
as in understandable
capable of being understood one of the more accessible works of a poet who can often be difficult and obscure

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Recent Examples of accessible Accessibility Very good—two street-level entrances have ramps in place and are wheelchair-accessible, and lifts access all floors of the hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accessible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessible
  1. popular
  2. available
  3. convenient
  4. understandable
  5. affordable
  6. obtainable
Adjective
  • The series is a big-budget bet for Disney+, adapting a wildly popular webtoon with around 3 billion views worldwide into a lavish romantasy series.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The nine suites sell out far in advance, especially if there's a popular event in the city, so book well ahead if your heart is set on staying here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of popular
Adjective
  • The Me+Em x The Booker Prizes reading lists will be available to buy from BookKind, an online bookshop that donates 10 percent of every order value to its charity partners, which include the Booker Prize Foundation.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Dining in the lounge is available all day to cater to international hunger pangs that don’t follow the same schedule as those of Spaniards.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of available
Adjective
  • This is a boutique hotel with large, comfortable rooms, a top-notch stone pool, and a convenient location in the heart of Vail Village.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The 4-in-1 Adjustable Car Charger features USB-C and USB-A ports plus 36-inch retractable USB-C and Lightning cables for convenient, clutter-free charging.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • The nuclear industry is historically cautious and risk averse—understandable given the possible catastrophic consequences of an accident or a mistake.
    — Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Oct. 2026
  • There is a subset of incoming college first year students, men and women, who find these organizations really appealing, and some of it is entirely understandable.
    — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • The broader market has also been shifting toward midsize and more affordable vehicles as high prices and fuel costs remain concerns.
    — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • SurveyMonkey’s Treatonomics research found that affordable treats remain part of spending habits, including among people cutting back elsewhere.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of affordable
Adjective
  • The court found Village Homes’ financial predictions and reorganization plan obtainable.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But, while real rockets aren't really obtainable, kids can always start out with model rocketry.
    — Grace Dean, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of obtainable

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“Accessible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessible. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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