hirable

or hire·a·ble

[ hahyuhr-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. able to be hired; fit for hiring.

Other Words From

• hira·bili·ty noun
• un·hira·ble adjective
• un·hirea·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hirable¹

First recorded in 1860–65; hire + -able

Example Sentences

The funeral home industry was generally on board with the changes, though some were concerned that strict requirements for funeral home directors were unnecessary and would make it difficult to find hirable applicants.

From Seattle Times

“It is my belief that Edwards is hirable.”

From Los Angeles Times

Others warn the raspy tone makes prospective employees less hirable.

From Washington Post

For 36-year-old Amber Adamson, the strategy is to beef up her coding skills to make her more hirable in tech.

From Washington Post

To me, we’re just very lucky actors that we are still viable and hirable, and that there are still projects as complex and challenging as this that really are about age.

From New York Times