lockable

[ lok-uh-buhl ]

/ ˈlɒk ə bəl /

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adjective

capable of being locked; fitted with a lock: The car has a lockable glove compartment.

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Origin of lockable

First recorded in 1890–95; lock¹ + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM lockable

lock·a·bil·i·ty, noun

Words nearby lockable

Loch Ness monster, Loch Raven, lochus, loci, lock, lockable, lockage, lock bay, lockbox, lockdown, Locke

How to use lockable in a sentence

Drivers who have to regularly leave gear inside a car should also invest in lockable containers.
How to Not Get Your Gear Stolen|agintzler|July 15, 2021|Outside Online
The Lightning’s “frunk” adds waterproof, lockable storage and includes multiple power outlets for charging or powering tools and other gadgets.
This Electric Ford Is Climate-Change Ready|Wes Siler|May 20, 2021|Outside Online
This lockable “frunk” can handle up to 400 pounds of cargo, extending the Lightning’s utility.
This Electric Ford Is Climate-Change Ready|Wes Siler|May 20, 2021|Outside Online
At 27 inches tall, these lockable office cabinets are ideal for stowing under tables and desks in a variety of workspaces.
Best office cabinets: Storage must-haves to make your workspace work|PopSci Commerce Team|March 18, 2021|Popular-Science

The delivery carts, which can hold up to 120 pounds of groceries in four lockable containers, will initially have a human escort.
Albertsons taps Tortoise for remote-controlled grocery delivery robots|Kirsten Korosec|March 5, 2021|TechCrunch