worthwhile
adjective
worth·while
ˈwərth-ˈ(h)wī(-ə)l 
1
: being worth the time or effort spent
worthwhile preparations
2
: worthy sense 1
a worthwhile cause
worthwhileness
noun
Examples of worthwhile in a Sentence
The money is for a worthwhile cause.
Seeing my children's joy made building the tree house all worthwhile.
Is it worthwhile to try to fix my computer?
Recent Examples on the Web
In the meantime, sliding on a pair of fins and exploring under the water's surface is a worthwhile way to temporarily escape your daily stresses, get away from doom scrolling and connect with the beauty of nature.
—
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Dromoland Castle, Ireland A 16th-century castle said to be built by the descendants of Ireland’s Last High King, Brian Boru, this 500-acre estate in County Clare would be a worthwhile tourist stop on its own.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
So my advice is to protect your dog from the pain of having this done, enjoy its floppy ears, and save that money for more worthwhile pet wellness care.
—Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Kansas City also took a worthwhile dart throw by using a seventh-round pick on quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, whom some had projected before the 2025 season as a potential first-round pick.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for worthwhile
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Dromoland Castle, Ireland A 16th-century castle said to be built by the descendants of Ireland’s Last High King, Brian Boru, this 500-acre estate in County Clare would be a worthwhile tourist stop on its own.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
So my advice is to protect your dog from the pain of having this done, enjoy its floppy ears, and save that money for more worthwhile pet wellness care.
—Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Kansas City also took a worthwhile dart throw by using a seventh-round pick on quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, whom some had projected before the 2025 season as a potential first-round pick.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for worthwhile
Cite this Entry
“Worthwhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthwhile. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
worthwhile
adjective
worth·while
ˈwərth-ˈhwī(ə)l
-ˈwī(ə)l
1
: being worth the time or effort spent
worthwhile preparations
2
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
