potable
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adjective \ˈpō-tə-bəl\Definition of POTABLE
: suitable for drinking
— po·ta·bil·i·ty \ˌpō-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— po·ta·ble·ness \ˈpō-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun
See Examples of POTABLE
- <around here, the only potable water comes from wells>
Origin of POTABLE
Middle English, from Late Latin potabilis, from Latin potare to drink; akin to Latin bibere to drink, Greek pinein
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to POTABLE
- Synonyms
- drinkable
- Antonyms
- undrinkable
2potable
nounDefinition of POTABLE
: a liquid that is suitable for drinking; especially : an alcoholic beverage
Examples of POTABLE
- <hid the potables in the back hall closet>
- <keeps the wet bar stocked with an array of top-shelf liquors, mixers, and other fine potables>
First Known Use of POTABLE
1623
Related to POTABLE
- Synonyms
- aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch [slang], inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, juice [slang], liquor, lush [slang], moonshine, alcohol, rum, sauce [slang], spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple
- Antonyms
- nonintoxicant
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