printable

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adjective

print·​able ˈprin-tə-bəl How to pronounce printable (audio)
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: capable of being printed or of being printed from
2
: considered fit to publish
printability
ˌprin-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce printable (audio)
noun

printability

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noun

print·​abil·​i·​ty ˌprintəˈbilətē How to pronounce printability (audio)
: the quality or state of being printable : printable condition
the printability of a story
printability of type

Examples of printable in a Sentence

Adjective The paper's editor isn't looking for a great article, just something printable. There are printable maps on the website.
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Adjective
Click here for a printable version of the bingo board. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 6 June 2026 Brosnan’s weapon was replaced with a variety of different objects (some more printable than others). — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025 Finish your Thanksgiving place setting with printable cards designed by artist Esther Clark. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025 Online and printable applications can be found on the TSAC webpage. — Phan Khang, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for printable

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of printable was in 1827

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printable

adjective
print·​able ˈprint-ə-bəl How to pronounce printable (audio)
: considered suitable to be published

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