Added 9 October 2026 payable /ˈpeɪəbl̩/ noun Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about payable at Wordnik → Where our words come from → A liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit. the problem was to match receivables and payables in the same currency adjective Subject to or requiring payment especially as specified. a collectible bill Related Words: dueowedcollectablecollectiblepayingdefrayrepayablereceivablecompensablereimbursablecompensationowing Back to today's word