returnable
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Able to be sent or brought back to where it came from.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹiˈtɝnəbəl
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Definition
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noun
Something that can be returned.
adjective
That may be returned
Capable of being returned.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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- “Returnable bottles and cans.”adjective
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