closeable
Able to be shut or sealed to keep things inside
- adjective
- /ˈkloʊzəbl/
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cerrable
- The backpack is designed with closeable compartments to keep your belongings secure.
- closeable vent
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Examples
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She was closeable.
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The tent features closeable vents that help regulate the temperature inside.
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For better air circulation, the room has closeable windows that can be sealed tightly.
Synonyms
resealable
vscloseable
Can be closed again after opening to keep food or other things fresh
is specific about repeat shutting after opening, unlike the general ability to be shut
sealable
vscloseable
Able to be closed tightly so nothing can get in or out
focuses more on ordinary shut action rather than preventing leaks
closable
vscloseable
You can shut it so it does not open
is more general, meaning can be made shut or kept airtight
reclosable
vscloseable
You can close a bag or container again after opening
highlights repeated shutting but lacks emphasis on airtight closure
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Closeable is made from the verb close meaning 'shut' and the ending -able meaning 'able to be', so it names something that can be shut or sealed.