Question

serviceable In the attic they found some chairs and a table, which, with a new coat of paint, became quite serviceable for informal get-togethers. ˈsərvəsəbəl

Accepted Answer

(1) Helpful or useful. (2) Usable. Someone who speaks serviceable Spanish isn't fluent in it but gets by pretty well. A serviceable jacket is practical and maybe even rugged. But serviceable sometimes damns with faint praise. A serviceable performance is all right but not inspired. Serviceable curtains aren't the ideal color or pattern, but they serve their purpose. A serviceable pair of shoes is sturdy but won't win you any fashion points

word	serviceable
definition	(1) Helpful or useful. (2) Usable.
eg_sentence	In the attic they found some chairs and a table, which, with a new coat of paint, became quite serviceable for informal get-togethers.
explanation	Someone who speaks serviceable Spanish isn't fluent in it but gets by pretty well. A serviceable jacket is practical and maybe even rugged. But serviceable sometimes damns with faint praise. A serviceable performance is all right but not inspired. Serviceable curtains aren't the ideal color or pattern, but they serve their purpose. A serviceable pair of shoes is sturdy but won't win you any fashion points
IPA	ˈsərvəsəbəl

Serviceable Helpful Usable Attic Found Chairs Table Coat