serviceable meaning

UK US /ˈsɝvəsəbəl/ 4 syllables

serviceable (adjective): ready for service or able to give long service.

serviceable has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

serviceable as an adjective

  1. ready for service or able to give long service
    • serviceable equipment
    • heavy serviceable fabrics

    Opposite: unserviceable

    Similar: durable, functional

    Related forms: serviceableness, serviceability

  2. capable of being put to good use
    • a serviceable kitchen gadget

    Similar: useful

    Related forms: serviceableness

  3. intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration
    • serviceable low-heeled shoes

    Similar: practical

    Related forms: serviceableness, serviceability

How to pronounce serviceable

serviceable is pronounced /ˈsɝvəsəbəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in LE · 11-letter words

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