usable

adjective

us·​able ˈyü-zə-bəl 

variants or less commonly useable

1

: capable of being used

2

: convenient and practicable for use

usableness

ˈyü-zə-bəl-nəs 

noun

usably

ˈyü-zə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of usable

• useful
• available

Examples of usable in a Sentence

Is any of this junk usable?

although the spade is usable as a snow shovel, it doesn't do a very good job

Recent Examples on the Web

However, if your setup calls for a dependable, always-ready home UPS that can double as a weekend power source, the S2000 strikes a fantastic balance of usable capacity, smart software, and overall convenience. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Coupled with a 118 kWh (usable) battery pack, that should allow for about 400 miles (644 km) on a single charge, although a formal EPA estimate will show up closer to the car’s arrival in US dealerships in mid-2027. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026

Canadian motorhome builder Leisure Travel Vans is always trying to squeeze more usable space out of its shuttle bus-sized Class C motorhomes. — New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

In 2017, Ohio halted the execution of Alva Campbell after the execution team couldn’t find a usable vein. — Keri Blakinger, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for usable

• diffusible
• excusable
• infusible
• reusable
• unusable
• fusible
• inexcusable

Kids Definition

usable

adjective

us·​able

ˈyü-zə-bəl

: suitable or fit for use

usable waste