purchasable

American  

[pur-chuh-suh-buhl] / ˈpɜr tʃə sə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being bought.

2. that may be influenced by bribery; venal.

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purchasable British  

/ ˈpɜːtʃɪsəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be bribed or corrupted

2. able to be bought

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Other Word Forms

• nonpurchasability noun
• nonpurchasable adjective
• purchasability noun
• unpurchasable adjective

Etymology

Origin of purchasable

First recorded in 1605–15; purchase + -able

Example Sentences

The games sector has in recent years been the subject of debate, including over allegedly addictive mechanics such as "loot boxes" -- virtual items purchasable for real money that contain a random in-game reward.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

But what is clear is Tottenham is currently viewed as a club that is purchasable.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

“Ten years ago this product was not purchasable on the market, and now they’re available everywhere,” Zarker said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 2022

But the main event is a purchasable Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack, which will feature a variety of cosmetics inspired by Myth and Marathon and a new exotic weapon.

From The Verge • Aug. 24, 2021

Now that Yegey has apparently cast me off Gaum thinks I must be purchasable, and so prepared to buy me out in his own curious fashion.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin