playable

[pley-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of or suitable for being played.

2. easy or pleasurable to play.

3. (of ground) fit to be played on, as for a soccer game.

Other Word Forms

• playability noun
• unplayable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of playable¹

First recorded in 1475–85; play + -able

Example Sentences

The “Sinners” score and playlist are instant classics and endlessly playable, while the rapid ascent of the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack makes it ripe for sing-along goodness.

From Salon

There’s silliness — one production involved a cryogenically frozen Swedish rapper — and the overall tone is one of joviality, the belief that art in the early 21st century should be increasingly interactive and playable.

From Los Angeles Times

Guerra, who reached a ranking of No. 13 in the U.S. in 2023, started the day’s clinic by explaining the difference between padel and tennis — the obvious one being the playable walls surrounding the court.

From Los Angeles Times

There was a pitch inspection before kick-off by the refereeing team and it was deemed playable, however, once the game started it began to cut up badly.

From BBC

Set in 16th Century Japan, Assassin's Creed Shadows features two playable protagonists.

From BBC