Movable
ˈmuːvəbəl
Definitions
2 meaningsCapable of being moved or shifted from one position to another.
ˈmuːvəbəl
Capable of being moved or transported.
The furniture is movable, so we can rearrange the room.
💡 Simply: Movable means something that you can pick up and carry somewhere else. Like your toys, they are movable!
👶 For kids: Something that can be moved from place to place.
More Examples
Movable assets, like cash and equipment, are key in managing a business.
The movable walls allowed for flexible classroom configurations.
How It's Used
"The movable feast, in the liturgical calendar, changes its date from year to year."
"Movable property can be easily transported, unlike real estate."
"The warehouse stored movable equipment for temporary assignments."
An item of movable personal property; something that can be moved from one location to another.
ˈmuːvəbəl
An item of movable personal property.
The contents of the house, including the movables, were appraised for sale.
💡 Simply: A 'movable' is just another word for something you own that you can carry around. Like your favorite toy, or your backpack.
👶 For kids: Things you can take with you.
More Examples
The inventory included all the movables and other belongings.
The auction featured valuable movables like antiques and artwork.
How It's Used
"The will listed specific movables to be distributed amongst the beneficiaries."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English, from Old French *movable* (French *meuble*), from Latin *movēre* (“to move”).
Used since the 15th century, originally referring to goods that could be carried away, especially in relation to law and property.
Memory tip
Think of something you can *move* yourself – a chair is *movable*.
Word Origin
"to move"