Arable – (of land) used or suitable for growing crops

(Pronounced a-ruh-buhl)

To remember the definition of the word arable, use the following mnemonic:

A load of rubble (arable) was dumped on the field. The farmer was furious as it was where she grew her crops.

Examples of arable in a sentence

The farmer claimed the arable land around his home.

Schools like to make sure their land is arable so the pupils may take part in growing plants on school grounds.

He was happy to see the once desolate land had become arable after a few years.