Saleable: meaning, definitions and examples

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saleable

 

[ ˈseɪləbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

business context

Saleable refers to goods or products that can be sold. It indicates that the items are marketable or desirable to consumers. In a business context, saleable items often meet certain quality standards and can easily attract buyers. The term can also imply that a product adheres to pricing strategies that make it appealing in the marketplace.

Synonyms

competitive, desirable, marketable, sellable

Examples of usage

  • Our new line of clothing is highly saleable.
  • The saleable nature of these gadgets ensures quick turnover.
  • After the marketing campaign, the previously unsold items became saleable.
  • Making the product saleable requires understanding customer needs.

Translations

Translations of the word "saleable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vendável

🇮🇳 बेचने योग्य

🇩🇪 verkaufbar

🇮🇩 dijual

🇺🇦 продається

🇵🇱 sprzedawalny

🇯🇵 販売可能な

🇫🇷 vendable

🇪🇸 vendible

🇹🇷 satılabilir

🇰🇷 판매 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للبيع

🇨🇿 prodejný

🇸🇰 predajný

🇨🇳 可售的

🇸🇮 prodan

🇮🇸 söluhæft

🇰🇿 сатуға жарамды

🇬🇪 გასაყიდი

🇦🇿 satıla bilən

🇲🇽 vendible

Etymology

The word 'saleable' originates from the Middle English word 'salable,' which derived from the verb 'sale,' meaning 'to sell.' This verb came from the Old English 'sælan,' which had a similar meaning. The suffix '-able' is used to indicate capability or suitability. Thus, 'saleable' literally means 'able to be sold.' Historically, the concept of selling goods has been central to commerce, and terms related to marketability have evolved as trade practices changed. The use of the word has grown especially in economic discussions since the rise of consumer culture and mass marketing in the 20th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,267, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.