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lockable

American  
[lok-uh-buhl] / ˈlɒk ə bəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being locked; fitted with a lock.

    The car has a lockable glove compartment.


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Etymology

Origin of lockable

First recorded in 1890–95; lock 1 + -able

Example Sentences

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All 4,500 fans had to place their mobile phones in lockable pouches for the duration of the concert, and enjoyed the gig completely "phone-free".

From BBC Jan. 24, 2026

However, the guidance says where possible mixed-sex toilets or changing facilities should be provided, with lockable rooms intended to be used by one person at a time, in addition to single-sex facilities.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2025

He began refining an idea for a lockable pouch and started building prototypes using materials he sourced from a hardware store.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 24, 2025

It also hides a few trick features absent on most other trucks, such as lockable in-bed storage and a two-way tailgate that can both drop down or swing out.

From Seattle Times Mar. 20, 2024

But hidden drawers, lockable diaries and cryptographic systems could not conceal from Briony the simple truth: she had no secrets.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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