1. Adjective:
* Friendly and outgoing: Someone who is sociable enjoys being around people and is easy to talk to.
* Example: "She's a very sociable person and has many friends."
* Suitable for social gatherings: A place or event that is sociable is designed to encourage people to interact and socialize.
* Example: "The party was very sociable and everyone had a good time."
2. Noun:
* A social gathering or event: This is a less common usage, but it can be used to refer to a gathering of people for social purposes, such as a party or a club meeting.
* Example: "We went to a sociable at the local community center."
In summary:
* Sociable is usually used as an adjective to describe someone who is friendly and outgoing, or a place or event that is suitable for social interaction.
* It can also be used as a noun to refer to a social gathering or event.
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