Returnable

/rɪˈtɜːrnəbl/
adjective

Something that can be returned.

The borrowed book is returnable to the library.
Visual representation of "returnable" - Something that can be returned

Often appears as...

  • returnable items
  • returnable deposit
adjective

In legal terms, something that can be made to undergo a legal process repeatedly.

The lease is returnable in January.
Visual representation of "returnable" - In legal terms, something that can be made to undergo a legal process repeatedly

Often appears as...

  • returnable lease
  • returnable date

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adjective

Something that can be given back to the seller if the buyer is not satisfied.

Purchases are returnable within 30 days.
Visual representation of "returnable" - Something that can be given back to the seller if the buyer is not satisfied

Often appears as...

  • returnable within 30 days
  • returnable goods
adjective

Something that can be returned.

The borrowed book is returnable to the library.
Visual representation of "returnable" - Something that can be returned

Often appears as...

  • returnable items
  • returnable deposit
adjective

In legal terms, something that can be made to undergo a legal process repeatedly.

The lease is returnable in January.
Visual representation of "returnable" - In legal terms, something that can be made to undergo a legal process repeatedly

Often appears as...

  • returnable lease
  • returnable date

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adjective

Something that can be given back to the seller if the buyer is not satisfied.

Purchases are returnable within 30 days.
Visual representation of "returnable" - Something that can be given back to the seller if the buyer is not satisfied

Often appears as...

  • returnable within 30 days
  • returnable goods
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Visual representation of "returnable"
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Retail Context

Often used in stores to imply you can bring back items, usually with a receipt.

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Make sure to keep the receipt if the shirt is returnable.
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Not Always Free

'Returnable' does not mean the return is free; check for possible fees.

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The gadget is returnable, but the shipping cost is on you.
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Condition Matters

Items must usually be in original condition to be returned.

Illustration for Condition Matters
The dress is returnable as long as it's unworn.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Retail Context

Often used in stores to imply you can bring back items, usually with a receipt.

Illustration for Retail Context
Make sure to keep the receipt if the shirt is returnable.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Free

'Returnable' does not mean the return is free; check for possible fees.

Illustration for Not Always Free
The gadget is returnable, but the shipping cost is on you.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Condition Matters

Items must usually be in original condition to be returned.

Illustration for Condition Matters
The dress is returnable as long as it's unworn.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Retail Context

Often used in stores to imply you can bring back items, usually with a receipt.

Illustration for Retail Context
Make sure to keep the receipt if the shirt is returnable.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Free

'Returnable' does not mean the return is free; check for possible fees.

Illustration for Not Always Free
The gadget is returnable, but the shipping cost is on you.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Condition Matters

Items must usually be in original condition to be returned.

Illustration for Condition Matters
The dress is returnable as long as it's unworn.
Visual representation of the word "Returnable"

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Video examples

The surprising science...

before I actually mail it to headquarters I'd be glad to headquarters I'll be glad to swap it out with you in fact I'll come to your dorm room and give just give me an email better yet I'll check with you you ever want to change your mind it's totally returnable

Video examples

The surprising science...

before I actually mail it to headquarters I'd be glad to headquarters I'll be glad to swap it out with you in fact I'll come to your dorm room and give just give me an email better yet I'll check with you you ever want to change your mind it's totally returnable

Example 1 of 1

Quote examples

Jed Mercurio

British Writer

Line of Duty' had originally been conceived as a returnable drama, with the premise being that the fictional anticorruption unit AC-12 would move on to a new case in each series, centred on a high-profile antagonist accused of corruption.
Portrait of Jed Mercurio

Quote examples

James Wolcott

American Critic

Many questions torment America in its dark night of the soul, questions more urgently pressing, and yet it must be asked: How did we get stuck with Piers Morgan? Who is he, why is he here, is he returnable?
Portrait of James Wolcott

Quote examples

Quentin Crisp

English Writer

The trouble with children is that they're not returnable.
Portrait of Quentin Crisp

Quote examples

Jed Mercurio

British Writer

Line of Duty' had originally been conceived as a returnable drama, with the premise being that the fictional anticorruption unit AC-12 would move on to a new case in each series, centred on a high-profile antagonist accused of corruption.
Portrait of Jed Mercurio

Quote examples

James Wolcott

American Critic

Many questions torment America in its dark night of the soul, questions more urgently pressing, and yet it must be asked: How did we get stuck with Piers Morgan? Who is he, why is he here, is he returnable?
Portrait of James Wolcott

Quote examples

Quentin Crisp

English Writer

The trouble with children is that they're not returnable.
Portrait of Quentin Crisp
Example 1 of 3
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