# downloadable

/dˈaʊnləʊdəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/downloadable
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

describing a file or program that you can copy from the internet to your own device.

For teachers: capable of being transferred from a remote server or computer system to a local device. Often used attributively before a noun.

## Examples

- The website offers a downloadable version of the report.
- Once you purchase the software, you will receive a link to a downloadable installer that works on both Mac and PC.
- The archive contains thousands of downloadable documents, though users must register for a free account before they can access the high-resolution versions of the historical maps.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun, but can follow a linking verb like 'be'.

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