merchantable

adjective
UK: /ˈmɜːtʃəntəbəl/
US: /ˈmɜːrtʃəntəbəl/

  1. Of acceptable quality to be sold in a shop or market.

    1. The apples weren't merchantable because they were bruised.
    2. Due to the extensive damage, the salvaged goods were no longer considered merchantable and were discarded.

  2. Fit for sale; meeting basic standards of quality and usability.

    1. Is this car merchantable?
    2. The furniture was deemed merchantable after some minor repairs improved its overall condition.

Synonyms

salable marketable vendible

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "merchantable" in English means: Of acceptable quality to be sold in a shop or market., Fit for sale; meeting basic standards of quality and usability..

The phonetic transcription of "merchantable" is /ˈmɜːtʃəntəbəl/ in British English and /ˈmɜːrtʃəntəbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "merchantable": salable, marketable, vendible.

Example usage of "merchantable": "The apples weren't merchantable because they were bruised.". More examples on the page.