serviceable — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Easy to service.

2. Repairable instead of disposable.

3. In condition for use.

   Examples

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   I employed myself in making, as well as I could, a great many baskets, both to carry earth or to carry or lay up anything, as I had occasion; and though I did not finish them very handsomely, yet I made them sufficiently serviceable for my purpose...

   There was a neat hat-and-umbrella stand, and the stranger's weary feet fell soft on a good, serviceable dark-red drugget, which matched in colour the flock-paper on the walls.

   The shortage of serviceable SR steam power has also led to the use of the surviving Q1 0-6-0s on passenger duties, particularly on the Horsham-Guildford service.

   Maguire was always extravagantly priced at £80m but a player who is a solid and serviceable Premier League defender and has become one of England manager Gareth Southgate's most trusted squad members now looks hopelessly out of form.

Adjective

1. ready for service or able to give long service

   Antonyms

   unserviceable

   Examples

   serviceable equipment

   heavy serviceable fabrics

2. capable of being put to good use

   Examples

   a serviceable kitchen gadget

3. intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration

   Examples

   serviceable low-heeled shoes