usable
adjective
us·able
ˈyü-zə-bəl 
variants
or less commonly useable
1
: capable of being used
2
: convenient and practicable for use
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
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This results in burning more fuel without fully converting it into usable heat, leading to waste and higher utility bills.
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Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Pass-through overemphasizes high-frequency noises, but still produces a usable result for checking in with your surroundings.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Not all ramekin sets are available in all sizes, and some specialty shapes of ramekin might affect the usable ounce size.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
The finished usable artwork will be auctioned at the festival.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
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Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Pass-through overemphasizes high-frequency noises, but still produces a usable result for checking in with your surroundings.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Not all ramekin sets are available in all sizes, and some specialty shapes of ramekin might affect the usable ounce size.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
The finished usable artwork will be auctioned at the festival.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for usable
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“Usable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/usable. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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