watchable

American  

[woch-uh-buhl] / ˈwɒtʃ ə bəl /

adjective

1. detectable; apparent.

2. interesting or enjoyable to watch.

   a watchable TV talk show.

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watchable British  

/ ˈwɒtʃəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being watched

2. interesting, enjoyable, or entertaining

   a watchable television documentary

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Other Word Forms

• watchability
  noun
• unwatchable
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of watchable

First recorded in 1605–15; watch + -able

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Example Sentences

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watchable

Over the past decade, they've become one of the most compelling live bands around – a little bit punk, a little bit electronic, a little bit 80s, eminently watchable and endlessly impressive.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Halsey and Hughes, who are very watchable throughout, are especially good with worried looks, and Fitzgerald, perhaps the series’ MVP, is an artist when it comes to expressing concern.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

“Wonder Man” is worth catching up on, “Daredevil” is watchable, and “Maul” should be cool.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 31, 2026

The film is, however, highly watchable, and that aspect is key to its importance within the larger cinematic landscape.

From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026

We'd have to spend some time working out who was who, but the film'd still be watchable.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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