Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

dependable

[dih-pen-duh-buhl] / dɪˈpɛn də bəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Large customers want a dependable supply years in advance, and price is a secondary concern given supply constraints.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

While those chips are dependable, they lack the performance needed for more advanced missions.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Kate Hardcastle, consumer expert at Insight with Passion, said Fisher broke industry norms by making everyday style feel "clear, democratic and dependable".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

They’re dependable to the point of being forgettable.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Sky, who had some malamute and husky blood in her, was dependable.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




Vocabulary lists containing dependable


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "dependable" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com