lockable

[ lok-uh-buhl ]

adjective

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

   The car has a lockable glove compartment.

Other Words From

• locka·bili·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lockable¹

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

Example Sentences

Sarah Gayton, shared space co-ordinator at the National Federation of the Blind, said: “We want to see e-bikes stored off pavements, in lockable docking stations where they remain standing upwards, so visually impaired people can walk without having to fight these extra obstacles.”

From BBC

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

You don’t need to buy a 600-pound gun safe when a lockable gun box will do.

From Seattle Times

As well as single-sex toilets for pupils aged eight and over, schools are advised any gender-neutral facilities they may have should have floor-to-ceiling lockable doors or be fully contained in their own room.

From BBC

This Tacoma comes with specialized Bilstein shock absorbers, all-terrain tires, and a lockable rear differential that can be used to maximize available grip.

From Seattle Times