What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mobile
Example
I love my new mobile phone, it's so convenient. [mobile: adjective]
Example
The mobile sculpture in the park changes shape with the wind. [mobile: noun]
Example
The circus performers were a mobile group, traveling from town to town. [mobile: adjective]
movable
Example
The bookshelf is on wheels, making it easy to move around the room. [movable: adjective]
Example
The movable walls in the conference room allow for flexible space arrangements. [movable: noun]
Example
The artwork was considered a movable asset and could be sold or transferred to another owner. [movable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mobile is more commonly used than movable in everyday language, especially in the context of technology and devices. Movable is more commonly used in legal and practical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mobile and movable?
Both mobile and movable are neutral in terms of formality, but movable may be slightly more formal due to its legal connotations.
