returnable

1 of 2

adjective

re·​turn·​able ri-ˈtər-nə-bəl How to pronounce returnable (audio)
1
: legally required to be returned, delivered, or argued at a specified time or place
a writ returnable on the date indicated
2
a
: capable of returning or of being returned (as for reuse)
returnable beer bottles
b
: permitted to be returned
sale items are not returnable

returnable

2 of 2

noun

: something designed to be returned (as for recycling)
especially : a returnable beverage container

Examples of returnable in a Sentence

Adjective Sale items are not returnable.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
First-time customer deals: N/A | Recipe options per week: N/A | Packing materials: Recyclable boxes, packaging, and containers; returnable ice packs, liners, and insulation | Availability: Contiguous United States Try It 12. Kristi Kellogg, SELF, 12 Aug. 2024 Check the warranty and return policy: In general, furniture items shipped by Amazon (or are Prime eligible) are returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt of shipment. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024
Noun
There's talk of raising the state sales tax, increasing deposit fees on returnables, and legalizing marijuana. Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 11 July 2017 See all Example Sentences for returnable 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of returnable was in the 15th century

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“Returnable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/returnable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

returnable

adjective
re·​turn·​able
ri-ˈtər-nə-bəl
: that may or must be returned
returnable bottles
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