watchable

[woch-uh-buh l]

adjective

detectable; apparent.
interesting or enjoyable to watch: a watchable TV talk show.

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Origin of watchable

First recorded in 1605–15; watch + -able

Related formswatch·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·watch·a·ble, adjective

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Examples from the Web for watchable

Contemporary Examples

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British Dictionary definitions for watchable

watchable

adjective

capable of being watched
interesting, enjoyable, or entertaininga watchable television documentary

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