quotable

adjective

quot·​able ˈkwō-tə-bəl How to pronounce quotable (audio)
 also  ˈkō-
: fit for or worth quoting
quotability
ˌkwō-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce quotable (audio)
 also  ˌkō-
noun

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Part of A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever — named after one of the many classic quotable lines from This is Spinal Tap — includes observations of the film from several music icons. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 For 115 years, WWD has not just reported on the fashion industry and observed the zeitgeist revolving around it, but has captured some of the most quotable moments from the voices who kept fashion and culture interesting. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025 Genrewise, the mixtape is highly quotable rap music built for TikTok, not for longevity. Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) is a quotable cult classic American coming-of-age comedy film. Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quotable

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Sep. 2025.

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quotable

adjective
quot·​able ˈkwōt-ə-bəl How to pronounce quotable (audio)
: fit for or worth quoting

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