salable

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈseɪləbəl/

KK: /ˈseɪləbəl/

adjective

Definition

Suitable to be sold or able to be sold in the market.

Example

The new product is highly salable and has attracted many buyers.

Conversation

I just finished that painting I was working on.

Oh, cool! Do you think it's salable?

I hope so; I've been trying to improve my skills.

I'm sure it is! Your art always has potential.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

marketable

vendible

desirable

Antonyms

unsalable

unmarketable

unattractive

Root Explanation

Salable → It is formed from "sale" (from Old English *sala*, meaning the act of selling) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "salable" means capable of being sold or suitable for sale.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'selling' ('sale') and remember that 'salable' means something that can be sold.

Visually Confused Words

sealable

scalable

salvable

sailable