Synonyms of navigable

navigable

adjective

ˈna-vi-gə-bəl 

as in cleared

capable of being traveled on

this map shows which rivers are navigable and which aren't

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cleared
• clear
• passable
• negotiable
• unobstructed
• open
• unclogged
• unclosed
• unstopped
• free

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impassable
• congested
• blocked
• stopped (up)
• closed
• clogged
• obstructed
• dammed
• choked
• unpassable
• stuffed
• plugged (up)
• unnegotiable
• jammed
• blockaded
• barricaded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of navigable

Lake Titicaca—the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest navigable lake in the world—sits at 12,507 feet, while La Raya reaches more than 14,000 feet. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

This begs the important question of what constitutes a navigable waterway. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture. — Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

One of the best ways to explore the city is by water on the city’s 300 miles of navigable waterways. — Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 20 June 2026