expendable
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ex·pend·able
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Definition of expendable
(Entry 1 of 2)
: that may be expended: such as
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: normally used up or consumed in service
expendable supplies like pencils and paper
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: more easily or economically replaced than rescued, salvaged, or protected
expendable
nounDefinition of expendable (Entry 2 of 2)
: one that is expendable
—usually used in plural
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Other Words from expendable
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expendability
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Examples of expendable in a Sentence
Adjective
employees whose jobs are considered expendableRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
One backup likely could be expendable if a roster spot is needed. — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, "49ers position-by-position analysis of 53-man roster," 31 Aug. 2019 If that’s the case, here are a few quarterbacks who might be available via trade: Brian Hoyer, New England Patriots Given the way Jarrett Stidham has played this preseason, Hoyer might just be expendable. — Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, "Insider: Looking at backup quarterbacks Colts could acquire in coming days," 30 Aug. 2019 Couple that with off-court issues and the Suns needing to clear cap space to sign Rubio, Jackson became expendable. — Duane Rankin, azcentral, "Brutal 10-game stretch awaits Phoenix Suns in 2019-20 NBA regular season," 17 July 2019 Producers, at least on the movie side, are seen as expendable. — Tatiana Siegel, The Hollywood Reporter, "How Film Producers Became the New Expendables: "There's Panic and Confusion"," 15 Aug. 2019 Ruiz could be more expendable at the moment than rookie Will Smith, who supplanted Austin Barnes on the big league roster. — Los Angeles Times, "History shows Dodgers will make a splashy deal ahead of baseball trade deadline," 27 July 2019 Then, the Warriors shocked the NBA by pulling off a sign-and-trade with Brooklyn, grabbing the now-expendable D’Angelo Russell, costing them former Finals most valuable player Andre Iguodala (to Memphis) and a future first-round pick. — Dan Woike, latimes.com, "Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving agree to join Nets as NBA free agency opens," 30 June 2019 Could Coleman, who’s had fumbles and incomplete targets in camp, suddenly become expendable in a month? — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, "What does McKinnon’s clearance mean for 49ers running backs?," 6 Aug. 2019 Riddick became expendable in Detroit for multiple reasons: Kerryon Johnson is the starter. — Ryan O'halloran, The Denver Post, "Broncos expected to sign veteran running back Theo Riddick, source says," 1 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'expendable.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for expendable
expendable
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of expendable
: easily replaced : not worth saving : not meant to be saved : meant to be used and thrown away
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