navigable
adjective
nav·i·ga·ble
ˈna-vi-gə-bəl 
1
a
: deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
navigable waterways
b
: capable of being navigated
navigable terrain
2
: capable of being steered
Examples of navigable in a Sentence
The marsh was navigable only by canoe.
this map shows which rivers are navigable and which aren't
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Europe turned inward, with trade currents mostly running along navigable rivers.
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Accessibility Elevators connect all major areas, accessible rooms are available, and public spaces are navigable.
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In addition, official public pages direct patients toward lists of providers that hold the relevant authorization, making the market more navigable for overseas visitors who want to validate status before booking.
—Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Wong said the contest is part of a larger effort to make government more accessible and navigable.
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Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Accessibility Elevators connect all major areas, accessible rooms are available, and public spaces are navigable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
In addition, official public pages direct patients toward lists of providers that hold the relevant authorization, making the market more navigable for overseas visitors who want to validate status before booking.
—Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Wong said the contest is part of a larger effort to make government more accessible and navigable.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for navigable
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“Navigable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navigable. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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navigable
adjective
nav·i·ga·ble
ˈnav-i-gə-bəl
1
a
: deep and wide enough to permit passage to ships
navigable rivers
b
: capable of being navigated
navigable terrain
2
: capable of being steered
a navigable balloon
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