MOVABLE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

movable

adjective

ˈmü-və-bəl

variants or moveable

Definition of movable

as in portable

capable of being moved especially with ease any furniture that is not movable will be covered with protective cloths by the painters

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Recent Examples of movable Picking up his option would keep a young wing with size, defensive tools and an expiring salary, preserving depth and a movable contract before the trade deadline. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026 With the trucks, at least, the administration has been able to take its preferred version of the American story on the road, where history is more, well, movable. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026 Here’s a look at all the upgrades Windows 11 is getting, from a movable taskbar to a Widgets experience that doesn’t bombard you with news headlines. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026 The moveable feast, which cruises along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway, will raise funds for LGBTQ-youth organizations and feature a live DJ, open bar and positive vibes. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for movable

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Adjective

People sealed their apartment windows and stood in long lines for fans and portable AC units.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Small, compact and portable, no coffee maker needed, and each bottle provides up to 35 servings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of portable

Adjective

The shorts also have a zipper and flap pocket on either hip to store your small belongings, and it’s built with an elastic waistband and drawstring for an adjustable fit.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.

— Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of adjustable

Adjective

There is also a modular set so that the party literally shifts and revolves and let the audience perceive the frivolities from multiple perspectives.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
The system combines structural flexibility with rigid vacuum retention, allowing the modular segments to expand and contract during operation without letting air leak into the core.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of modular

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