squeezable

[ skwee-zuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. easily squeezed, compressed, or the like.
2. (of a person) susceptible to intimidation or pressure, especially by blackmail.

Other Words From

• squeeza·bili·ty squeeza·ble·ness noun
• squeeza·bly adverb
• un·squeeza·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of squeezable¹

First recorded in 1805–15; squeeze + -able

Example Sentences

Heinz is launching Barbiecue, which is discretely labeled on the back of the squeezable bottle as “Heinz Vegan Mayo with BBQ Sauce,” in just two countries, the UK and Spain.

From Seattle Times

There also are other methods of rinsing nasal passages, including specially shaped cups and squeezable plastic bottles.

From Seattle Times

A hard-plastic orange laundry detergent jug and a clear squeezable ketchup bottle “can never get recycled together,” Enck said, because the resulting material would be useless.

From Seattle Times

The company sent me a sample of the latter, a softer, more squeezable musical toy, which comes in elephant and lion forms.

From New York Times

Second place receives the cutest little bedbug you’ve ever seen, 2½ inches long, plush and squeezable with big winsome eyes and a velvety exoskeleton.

From Washington Post