quotable

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adjective

Synonyms of quotablenext
: fit for or worth quoting

quotability

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noun

quot·​abil·​i·​ty ˌkwōtəˈbilətē How to pronounce quotability (audio)
-ōtə-
-lətē
-i also ÷ˌkō-
: the quality or state of being quotable

Examples of quotable in a Sentence

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Adjective
The brands cited in AI answers are the ones that say something quotable. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The screenplay by Christopher Nolan and his brother Jonathan contains enough quotable lines to fill a notebook. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Beth Dutton is a forever meme and so quotable, as are Beth and Rip together. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, who also helmed the first two Scary Movies, White Chicks quickly became a fan favorite and one of the most quotable movies of the early aughts. Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quotable

Word History

Etymology

Noun

quotable + -ity

First Known Use

Adjective

1811, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quotable was in 1811

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“Quotable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quotable. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

quotable

adjective
: fit for or worth quoting

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