1. capable of being flooded; susceptible to flooding
Usage: commonly used in environmental and urban planning contexts

Examples

• The floodable areas near the river were marked on the city's zoning map.
• Engineers designed the basement to be floodable during extreme weather events.
• Residents in floodable zones are required to carry flood insurance.
• The architect created floodable storage spaces that could withstand seasonal overflow.
• Low-lying neighborhoods are particularly floodable during heavy rainfall.
• The park's floodable meadow serves as a natural water retention area.