EXPENDABLE
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of EXPENDABLE
An expendable person or object; usually used in the plural.
"Private Johnson was afraid the Lieutenant considered him an expendable, since he was always picked as point man."
Able to be expended; not inexhaustible.
"Oil and other expendable resources are frequently the subject of military disputes."
Designed for a single use; not reusable.
"The anti-aircraft rocket is fired from an expendable launch platform."
Not essential or mandatory in order to achieve a goal.
"The research department was deemed expendable, and its funding was not renewed."
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Examples of EXPENDABLE in a Sentence
- "Private Johnson was afraid the Lieutenant considered him an expendable, since he was always picked as point man."
- "Oil and other expendable resources are frequently the subject of military disputes."
- "The anti-aircraft rocket is fired from an expendable launch platform."
- "The research department was deemed expendable, and its funding was not renewed."
Word Details
Is EXPENDABLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXPENDABLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EXPENDABLE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EXPENDABLE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | p | e | n | d | a | b | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPENDABLE
100 words from the letters in EXPENDABLE
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How to Use EXPENDABLE in Word Games
EXPENDABLE is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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