as in cleared
capable of being traveled on
this map shows which rivers are navigable and which aren't
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of navigable
Australasia Northland, New Zealand Murray River, Australia Australia’s Murray River is the third-longest navigable river in the world after the Amazon and the Nile.
—
Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
That’s not to say Europe’s twin challenges aren’t navigable.
—Byalex Wood Morton, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
Uruguay is ideal for road tripping, thanks to its highly navigable roads that connect the capital to inland territories, adjacent cities, and plenty of beaches along the coast.
—Olivia Schellenberg, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
Amsterdam’s unique urban landscape also helps, like the city’s easily navigable Canal Ring and pedestrian-only streets.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for navigable 
Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
That’s not to say Europe’s twin challenges aren’t navigable.
—Byalex Wood Morton, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
Uruguay is ideal for road tripping, thanks to its highly navigable roads that connect the capital to inland territories, adjacent cities, and plenty of beaches along the coast.
—Olivia Schellenberg, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
Amsterdam’s unique urban landscape also helps, like the city’s easily navigable Canal Ring and pedestrian-only streets.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for navigable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigable
Adjective
-
Even after the Guardians’ second deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the motivation to purge Giménez’s remaining $96.5 million was clear.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
-
Assad was swept from power by a lightning-quick rebel offensive after a 13-year civil war and six decades of his family’s autocratic rule, and the opulent trappings of a regime that inflicted terror and poverty on Syria's people are now clear for all to see.Richard Engel, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Tech-wise, the infotainment system is passable and functional.Josh Max, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
-
The main road into town is unpaved — barely passable by car during the ongoing rainy season.Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
-
Falling sentiment could mean softening prices and more negotiable sellers while rising sentiment could mean today’s prices are tomorrow’s deal.John Walkup, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
-
Here are etiquette rules that professional minders of Ps and Qs say might be negotiable these days.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near navigable
Cite this Entry
“Navigable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share