What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
buyable
Example
The toy is buyable at the local store. [buyable: adjective]
Example
Is this item buyable online? [buyable: adjective]
purchasable
Example
These tickets are purchasable at the box office. [purchasable: adjective]
Example
Is this book purchasable as an e-book? [purchasable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Buyable is more commonly used in everyday language, while purchasable is less common and slightly more formal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between buyable and purchasable?
Purchasable is slightly more formal than buyable, but both words can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
