saleable

Or sal·a·ble

[sey-luh-buhl]

adjective

1. subject to or suitable for sale; readily sold.

   The books were sent back by the store in saleable condition.

saleable

/ ˈseɪləbəl /

adjective

1. fit for selling or capable of being sold

Other Word Forms

• saleability noun
• saleably adverb
• salability noun
• salably adverb
• nonsaleability noun
• nonsalability noun
• nonsaleable adjective
• nonsalable adjective
• nonsaleably adverb
• nonsalably adverb
• unsaleability noun
• unsalability noun
• unsaleable adjective
• unsalable adjective
• unsaleably adverb
• unsalably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of saleable¹

First recorded in 1520–30; sale + -able

Example Sentences

If that is not possible it will be closed down and all its saleable assets sold.

From BBC

Democrats probably could have found a more saleable candidate — one distanced from Biden who had built a national base by winning votes in primaries.

From Los Angeles Times

Having a feed market is essential, he says, for times when the rye crop does not meet food-grade specifications, perhaps due to a poor growing season, but is still saleable.

From Salon

“Unions have become wards of government action. Their product isn’t saleable in this current economic environment so they need to rely on the government for power,” said Mr. Mix.

From Washington Times

Authorities said the Mexico City airport internet cables were cut by thieves who mistakenly thought the fiber optic cables were saleable copper.

From Seattle Times

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