buildable

adjective

build·able ˈbil-də-bəl

: suitable for building

buildable land

especially : capable of being built

plans for a buildable house

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The formula comes in seven buildable shades, including the new Electric Vibe (a punchy fuchsia) and the true-red Cherry Burst. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026 For makeup lovers, a blurred, soft-matte formula like YSL’s Lovenude delivers real pigment and can be buildable, from just-kissed to deliberate and bold. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 The lightweight formula delivers buildable coverage sans a cakey look or heavy feel. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Tower 28’s Swipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer is up to the task, pairing a featherlight, serum-like texture with buildable coverage. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buildable

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Etymology

build entry 1 + -able

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of buildable was in 1612

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build

buildable

build a bridge

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