So"cia*ble, n.
1.
A gathering of people for social purposes; an informal party or reception; as, a church sociable.
[Colloq. U. S.]
2.
A carriage having two double seats facing each other, and a box for the driver.
Miss Edgeworth.
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So"cia*ble (?), a.[F., fr. L. sociabilis, fr. sociare to associate, fr. socius a companion. See Social.]
1.
Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; associable.
[R.]
They are sociable parts united into one body.
Hooker.
2.
Inclined to, or adapted for, society; ready to unite with others; fond of companions; social.
Society is no comfort to one not sociable.
Shak.
What can be uneasy to this sociable creature than the dry, pensive retirements of solitude?
South.
3.
Ready to converse; inclined to talk with others; not taciturn or reserved.
4.
Affording opportunites for conversation; characterized by much conversation; as, a sociable party.
5.
No longer hostile; friendly.
[Obs.]
Beau & Fl.
Sociable bird, ∨ Sociable weaver Zool., a weaver bird which builds composite nests. See Republican, n., 3. (b).
Syn. -- Social; companionable; conversible; friendly; familiar; communicative; accessible.
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