openable

American  

[oh-puh-nuh-buhl] / ˈoʊ pə nə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being opened.

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Other Word Forms

• openability noun
• unopenable adjective

Etymology

Origin of openable

First recorded in 1815–25; open + -able

Example Sentences

A fire safety report published in November found there was a substantial risk to life from fire at Lenzie Academy and fire exits were not easily openable.

From BBC

The internal report - seen by BBC Scotland News - said fire exits at Lenzie Academy were not easily and immediately openable and fire doors were not always closed and in good condition.

From BBC

Of course, Pogue added sadly, there will inevitably be a mass cultural loss of the type that affects any older piece of creative software: “I have hundreds upon hundreds of Finale files for all the songs I’ve written, all the arrangements I’ve done, all the shows I’ve worked on. I can still open them, and I will for years, but there is going to come a point when they are no longer openable.”

From Slate

Yesterday’s pangrams were beanpole and openable.

From New York Times

The interactive design features openable oven and microwave doors, a turning oven knob, two burner knobs, two stove burners, two shelves, sink with gold faucet, washing machine, laundry dial and an under-sink cabinet to enhance your little ones play time.

From Salon