adjective
- that may be returned: returnable merchandise.
- requiring a return, as a writ to the court from which it is issued.
noun
- a beverage bottle or can that can be returned when empty for refund of a deposit.
adjective
- able to be taken, given, or sent back
- required to be returned by law, as a claim to the court from which it issued
adj.early 15c., from return (v.) + -able.