buildable

adjective

build·​able ˈbil-də-bəl How to pronounce buildable (audio)
: suitable for building
buildable land
especially : capable of being built
plans for a buildable house

Examples of buildable in a Sentence

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The project was conceived because the Netherlands faces a housing shortage and is struggling to fulfill plans to build a million houses by 2030, which MAST says is largely due to a lack of buildable land. Adam Williams may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025 The liquid foundation is buildable and adds a beautiful, soft-matte finish. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 May 2025 Bamboo extract zaps excess oil and the light coverage is buildable; it can be worn solo or to lock in foundation. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 To make sure her work doesn't budge, Gonzales likes to use makeup that's buildable, plus setting spray and setting powder. Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buildable

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of buildable was in 1855

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“Buildable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buildable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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