presentable

adjective

pre·​sent·​able pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl How to pronounce presentable (audio)
1
: capable of being presented
2
: being in condition to be seen or inspected especially by the critical
presentability noun
presentableness noun
presentably adverb

Examples of presentable in a Sentence

I have to make myself presentable before our guests arrive.
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Rahima is missing and unable to make Catherine presentable, her children are dropping like flies, and Elizabeth is now leaving court. Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024 The advertisement read like this: Housemaid wanted, presentable, full-time. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Sweater dresses are just thicker versions of the average style and are just as cozy as a blanket, but so much more presentable. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 Without them, you’re doomed to the bacon unwrapping itself in the oven, and your smokies will be less than presentable (and less tasty). Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for presentable 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of presentable was circa 1626

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“Presentable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presentable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

presentable

adjective
pre·​sent·​able pri-ˈzent-ə-bəl How to pronounce presentable (audio)
: having a satisfactory or pleasing appearance
presentably adverb

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