watchable

adjective

watch·​able ˈwä-chə-bəl How to pronounce watchable (audio)
ˈwȯ-
: worth watching
a minor but highly watchable film
watchable noun

Examples of watchable in a Sentence

a minor but highly watchable film
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Both are watchable distractions, even if the sequel feels a little thin in places. Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024 Even this basement dweller is never less than watchable, but why choose it when there are much better options? 39. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024 That movie was a mixed bag — watchable but no match for Moland’s own homeland original, In Order of Disappearance, a terrific Stellan Skarsgard vehicle that more effectively nailed the blend of tragedy, bloody violence and mordant humor. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024 Ryan Murphy has a television empire for a reason: The man knows how to make juicy, watchable TV. Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for watchable 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of watchable was circa 1909

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

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