Usable has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Adjective
1
capable of being put to use
"usable byproducts"
2
fit or ready for use or service
"the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"
"the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"
"an operational aircraft"
"the dishwasher is now in working order"
3
convenient for use or disposal
"the house is available after July 1"
"2000 square feet of usable office space"
4
Capable of being used.
"The old car was still usable for short trips despite its age."
Example Sentences
"usable byproducts"
adjective
"the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"
adjective
"the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"
adjective
"an operational aircraft"
adjective
"the dishwasher is now in working order"
adjective
"the house is available after July 1"
adjective
"2000 square feet of usable office space"
adjective
Origin
The word usable comes directly from Old French, where it was formed from the verb user, meaning "to use." It entered English with its current sense of being fit for use.