adjective 1.that may be
returned:
returnable merchandise. 2.requiring a
return, as a writ to the court from
which it is issued.
noun 3.a beverage bottle or can that can be
returned when empty for refund of a deposit.
Origin: 1375–1425; 1960–65 for def 3; late Middle English retournable. See
return,
-able Related forms re·turn·a·bil·i·ty, noun
un·re·turn·a·ble, adjective