Serviceable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɝvɪsəbl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Serviceable is an adjective meaning Easy to service.
Meaning
Easy to service.
More Meanings
- Repairable instead of disposable.
- In condition for use.
Example Sentences
The shortage of serviceable SR steam power has also led to the use of the surviving Q1 0-6-0s on passenger duties, particularly on the Horsham-Guildford service.
There was a neat hat-and-umbrella stand, and the stranger's weary feet fell soft on a good, serviceable dark-red drugget, which matched in colour the flock-paper on the walls.
Maguire was always extravagantly priced at £80m but a player who is a solid and serviceable Premier League defender and has become one of England manager Gareth Southgate's most trusted squad members now looks hopelessly out of form.
I employed myself in making, as well as I could, a great many baskets, both to carry earth or to carry or lay up anything, as I had occasion; and though I did not finish them very handsomely, yet I made them sufficiently serviceable for my purpose.
Synonyms for serviceable
Depending on context, synonyms include useful, helpful, usable, functional, practical, operational.
Antonyms for serviceable
Common opposites include unserviceable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include utile, useful, functional, useable, operable, usable.
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