Sociable — Defs

01 a. Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; associable.

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 more 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.]

Phrases & compounds

Sociable bird — a weaver bird which builds composite nests. See Republican, n., 3. (b).

02 n. A gathering of people for social purposes; an informal party or reception; as, a church sociable.

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.