stackable

adjective

stack·​able ˈsta-kə-bəl How to pronounce stackable (audio)
: easily arranged in a stack

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Vinader has always been moved by art and nature, and is recognized for her distinctive stackable designs, asymmetric shapes and engraving service. — David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Happily, the name seems to be the only major change, as the box brings the same stackable portability and modular performance to car and camp. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 The federal tax credit is also fully stackable on top of other state credits, which have already gotten pretty aggressive. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026 This deal is for new users only, codes aren’t stackable, and plans can’t be combined. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stackable

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First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stackable was in 1958

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stackable

adjective
stack·​able ˈstak-ə-bəl How to pronounce stackable (audio)
: easily stacked
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