removable

adjective

variants also removeable
Definition of removablenext
as in adjustable

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Recent Examples of removable The removable zippered cover can be tossed directly into the washing machine, making cleanup easier after muddy paws, shedding season and everyday use. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 Keeping your snacks easily accessible and removable in your bag can help the screening process move faster for everyone in line. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026 The secondary loft is located over the living room and reached by a removable ladder. — New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026 The shoulder pads are removable, a thoughtful detail that allows the top to be worn as a statement or in a more relaxed fashion. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 The front of the skimmer has an impeller that sucks in debris and holds it in a removable four-liter basket with a screen that captures particles as small as 150 micrometers (uM) such as hair, sand, and dust. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 The 6-cup electric kettle features a removable stainless-steel tea infuser that’s perfect for brewing loose-leaf teas or tea bags. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 Unfortunately, not all porch furniture has removable covers that can be thrown in the wash. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 The top layer features three removable sections with dividers. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removable
  1. adjustable
  2. modular
  3. transferable
  4. movable
  5. transportable
Adjective
  • This one resembles the style Berry wore, with adjustable straps, a relaxed fit, and lightweight fabric that keeps you comfortable — even in hot and humid weather — according to a shopper in Florida.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • To that end, nearly all are size adjustable to fit a wide range of body types.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjustable
Adjective
  • Liz Muller handed their CEO reins to Baltzer in 2024—just as momentum was beginning to build—to start a sister company, Deep Fission, which is developing small modular nuclear reactors to operate underground as well.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This modular architecture avoids forcing one machine to operate effectively both on public roads and in the air.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of modular
Adjective
  • Lottery winners were charged $350 each for the non-refundable and non-transferable tickets.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Prizes are non-transferable, may not be exchanged for cash, and may not be resold or substituted by winners.
    — The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of transferable
Adjective
  • There's the moveable bookcase that concealed the hiding place and the staircase helpers used to bring the Franks food and news of the day.
    — Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These seat maps should list which sections, rows, and seats have movable armrests.
    — Lindsey Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of movable
Adjective
  • Metal cornhole sets are weather-resistant and transportable but can be slippery.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The transportable and reduced radiation profile of the hardware allows smaller units to be deployed on trucks to supply power for defense installations, mining operations, and remote industrial facilities.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of transportable

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