makeable

adjective

make·​able ˈmā-kə-bəl How to pronounce makeable (audio)
variants or makable
: capable of being made
also : reasonably likely to be made
a makeable putt

Examples of makeable in a Sentence

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Sarah and Anna then share recipe ideas—from Sarah, a red lentil dal with citrus and herbs that’s makeable in advance and very budget-friendly; and from Anna, cold roast salmon with a salsa verde that’s designed to be served at room temperature or cold. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 July 2024 The All-Star Knicks guard attributed his struggles finding the bottom of the net equally to his own missing makeable shots and a Pacers defense adjusting with each game played. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 May 2024 If South cue-bids two hearts at his second turn, North-South might reach a makeable six clubs. Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024 And the cruelty of losing to K.C. on a makeable wide-right field goal!? Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for makeable 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Makeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makeable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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