How do you use Retractable in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like retractile, plus the exact meaning.
Retractable in a sentence
Retractable meaning
Capable of being retracted; retractile.
Synonyms of Retractable
Using Retractable
- The main meaning on this page is: Capable of being retracted; retractile.
- Useful related words include: retractile.
- In the example corpus, retractable often appears in combinations such as: retractable roof, the retractable, with retractable.
Context around Retractable
- Average sentence length in these examples: 27.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 11 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Retractable
- In this selection, "retractable" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, includes, power, particular, roof, boom and roofs stand out and add context to how "retractable" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a particular retractable knife but and a power retractable roof which. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "retractable" sits close to words such as akhtar, alford and ascertained, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with retractable
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
There's even a retractable outdoor shower attachment. (8 words)
She also has her own art gallery and an open-air swimming pool with a retractable roof. (17 words)
London's retractable urinals, also called telescopic urinals, are stored below ground during the day and raised at night. (19 words)
The Chicago Bears have said they aren’t planning to add a retractable top on their proposed new stadium, and the Tennessee Titans have pitched a new indoor home with side walls that could open instead of one with a sliding roof. (42 words)
Under a new rule adopted on Tuesday for the rest of the event, the U.S. Tennis Association partially closed the retractable Ashe roof — normally used to block out rain — to provide some additional protection from the sun for spectators and competitors. (42 words)
I'm not going to say the HS-2000BT is better than those models, but it's lightweight and comfortable to wear and offers similar features, including a retractable boom microphone with automatic muting (when you retract the boom mic). (40 words)
Example sentences (20)
The company offers of storage solutions for LNG, Kawasaki’s portfolio also includes retractable roofs, floors and other giant structures, the Sapporo Dome 's retractable surface is one example.
Both have been working on their own concept devices with retractable zoom lenses — although none has made it to the market on a smartphone you can buy.
For hard floors like tile specifically, the Combo aspect of the j7+ brings along a water tank and retractable mopping pad that scrubs when appropriate and lifts over rugs and carpet.
Having a retractable roof “allows us to do that for tennis and other things we want to do,” he said.
I'm not going to say the HS-2000BT is better than those models, but it's lightweight and comfortable to wear and offers similar features, including a retractable boom microphone with automatic muting (when you retract the boom mic).
It also has a retractable "claw" base that leaves plenty of room on your desk for your keyboard and mouse.
London's retractable urinals, also called telescopic urinals, are stored below ground during the day and raised at night.
Perhaps the ultimate retro ride, the short-lived Plymouth Prowler looked the part of a modern-day 1950’s hot rod, with exposed front wheels and suspension, a retractable cloth top and gobs of curb appeal.
She also has her own art gallery and an open-air swimming pool with a retractable roof.
The Chicago Bears have said they aren’t planning to add a retractable top on their proposed new stadium, and the Tennessee Titans have pitched a new indoor home with side walls that could open instead of one with a sliding roof.
The kitten is a folding steel hook that sappers use to dislodge booby traps, nicknamed for its retractable tongs that spring out like cat’s claws.
The Miata still comes two ways, as a soft-top roadster or a coupe with a power-retractable roof (which I want to call a Targa, but Porsche will get mad).
There’s a retractable roof atop the 6,000-square-foot Giselle, which offers panoramic views, a marble bar (with a digital art display), a lounge/terrace and a central dining area.
There's even a retractable outdoor shower attachment.
This retractable clothes line suits any balcony or garden, with two adjustable cords that provide a drying space of 26 metres.
To take in the spectacle, plan on lunch at the with its retractable ceiling and endless city views at The Emporium Hotel on the South Bank.
Under a new rule adopted on Tuesday for the rest of the event, the U.S. Tennis Association partially closed the retractable Ashe roof — normally used to block out rain — to provide some additional protection from the sun for spectators and competitors.
Victoria Handley, defending, told the court that the factory where her client worked required staff to use a particular retractable knife - but he'd decided to bring his own knife in with him.
WildKitchen combines Guy's love of fire, BBQs and the great outdoors with the world’s first, fully-retractable canvas.
With an impressive ClearCast Gen 2 retractable boom mic in tow, overall, the Arctis Nova 7X is an excellent mid-range wireless headset for Xbox consoles.
Common combinations with retractable
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- retractable roof 20×
- the retractable 13×
- with retractable 10×
- of retractable 9×
- and retractable 5×
- has retractable 5×
- or retractable 5×
- retractable claws 4×
- its retractable 3×
- in retractable 3×