# removable

/ɹɪˈmuvəbəɫ/ (US) · /ɹɪmˈuːvəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/removable
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

describing something that is designed to be taken off or away from another object. You use this when a part can be separated without breaking the main thing.

For teachers: capable of being taken away or detached from a fixed position or a larger assembly. Often used to describe modular components or protective coverings.

## Examples

- The sofa has removable covers for easy washing.
- The laptop features a removable battery, allowing users to swap it out for a fresh one during long flights.
- Architects designed the stadium with a removable roof to accommodate both indoor sporting events and open-air concerts regardless of the weather conditions.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'is' or 'seems'.

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