Salable: meaning, definitions and examples

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salable

 

[ ˈseɪləbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

product description

Capable of being sold; fit for sale. Suitable for selling; marketable.

Synonyms

marketable, sellable, vendible.

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Word Description / Examples
salable

This word is typically used to describe something that is easy to sell or likely to be bought because it meets certain market standards or demands.

  • The product was upgraded to make it more salable
  • Her artwork became salable after she gained recognition
marketable

Use this word to describe something that is attractive to buyers and can be sold at a profit, often used in business and marketing contexts.

  • The marketing team ensured the new product was highly marketable
  • His skills made him a very marketable employee
sellable

This informal term implies that an item can be sold, but it doesn't necessarily speak to its quality or market appeal. It's often used in everyday conversations.

  • Are these old books still sellable? The car is in rough shape, but it's still sellable at a lower price
vendible

This formal or slightly old-fashioned term describes something that can be sold. It is often used in legal or historical contexts.

  • The shop owner only stocked vendible goods
  • In the past, certain items were not considered vendible due to regulations

Examples of usage

  • This item is highly salable due to its popular demand.
  • The quality of the product makes it very salable in the current market.
  • The company focuses on producing salable goods to increase revenue.

Translations

Translations of the word "salable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vendável

🇮🇳 बिकाऊ

🇩🇪 verkäuflich

🇮🇩 dapat dijual

🇺🇦 придатний для продажу

🇵🇱 zbywalny

🇯🇵 販売可能な

🇫🇷 vendable

🇪🇸 vendible

🇹🇷 satılabilir

🇰🇷 판매 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للبيع

🇨🇿 prodejný

🇸🇰 predajný

🇨🇳 可销售的

🇸🇮 prodajen

🇮🇸 seljanlegur

🇰🇿 сатылымды

🇬🇪 გასაყიდი

🇦🇿 satıla bilən

🇲🇽 vendible

Etymology

The word 'salable' originated from the Middle English word 'saleable' which is derived from the Old French word 'salable'. It first appeared in the 15th century. The term evolved over time to refer to goods or products that are suitable for sale or marketable. Today, 'salable' is commonly used in business and commerce to describe items that can be sold or are in demand.

See also: sale, saleability, sales, salesman, salesperson.