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1returnable
adjective re·turn·able \ri-ˈtər-nə-bəl\
: allowed to be exchanged for a small amount of money at a place that collects empty bottles and cans so that they can be used again
: allowed to be returned
Full Definition of RETURNABLE
1
: legally required to be returned, delivered, or argued at a specified time or place <a writ returnable on the date indicated>
2
a : capable of returning or of being returned (as for reuse) <returnable beer bottles> b : permitted to be returned <sale items are not returnable>
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First Known Use of RETURNABLE
15th century
Rhymes with RETURNABLE
2returnable
noun
Definition of RETURNABLE
: something designed to be returned (as for recycling); especially : a returnable beverage container
First Known Use of RETURNABLE
1963
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