1. more desirable or suitable; better or more acceptable than other options

Examples

• A quiet study environment is preferable to a noisy one.
• Taking the train is preferable to driving in heavy traffic.
• Fresh vegetables are preferable to frozen ones for this recipe.
• It would be preferable if you arrived early for the meeting.
• Many students find online learning preferable to traditional classroom instruction.
• A diplomatic solution is always preferable to military action.