marriageable

American  

[mar-i-juh-buhl] / ˈmær ɪ dʒə bəl /

adjective

1. suitable or attractive for marriage.

   The handsome and successful young man was considered eminently marriageable.

2. of an age suitable for marriage.

   a marriageable daughter.

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marriageable British  

/ ˈmærɪdʒəbəl /

adjective

1. (esp of women) suitable for marriage, usually with reference to age

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Other Word Forms

• marriageability noun
• marriageableness noun
• nonmarriageability noun
• nonmarriageable adjective
• unmarriageable adjective

Etymology

Origin of marriageable

First recorded in 1545–55; marriage + -able

Example Sentences

"As a result, the difficulty of being considered marriageable can be a social stigma, indicating they're not capable and deserving of the role, which leads to great pressures and mental strains."

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

Once Rhaenyra becomes marriageable, Viserys fields a plethora of suitors for her hand.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2022

By stringing Herrick along, Chrane had “prevented him from paying court to other eligible and marriageable ladies.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2021

Parmigianino’s intriguing painting of an unknown woman includes the hallmarks of a marriageable young woman: She is elegantly dressed, revealing a tasteful amount of unblemished skin.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2019

“They will be in different social settings and be exposed to more marriageable men.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times