as in potable
suitable for drinking
technically, that cheap stuff may be wine, but it's hardly drinkable
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Recent Examples of drinkable
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
In the wreckage, Rasmus discovers thousands of pristine bottles of champagne from the oldest drinkable vintage in the world – a treasure worth millions.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2026
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Under the retailer’s assortment, Fizzen will join the ranks of Protein Pop, Isopure and Alex Cooper’s latest drinkable wellness innovation, Unwell Hydration with Protein, made with 740 milligrams of electrolytes, three essential B vitamins and 10 grams of protein.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
In the wreckage, Rasmus discovers thousands of pristine bottles of champagne from the oldest drinkable vintage in the world – a treasure worth millions.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Noun
Salads, sammies and charcuterie plates can be enjoyed on the outdoor patio with its boundless views of the Capay Valley, and the retail side of the operation sells all manner of olive oil and other drinkables/comestibles.
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David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkable
Adjective
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Pack plenty of water, too, since the on-site spring water isn’t potable.
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Chevron also said Kilby will use non-potable, brackish groundwater for power plant operations instead of freshwater.
Noun
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Restless children, amped up on sugary drinks and chocolate bars, struggle to sit still in the theater’s red vinyl seats.
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In addition to keeping your drink close and your hands empty during your daily activities, the water bottle holder protects your water bottle from nicks and dings.
Adjective
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South Africa is piling on the pressure, but Kim Seung-gyu is keeping his goal clean.
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
Noun
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What’s a summer without a tasty frozen beverage to cool down on those scorching hot days?
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Participants can pause their game clocks to take a break for food and beverages.
Adjective
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In their quest for the best produce, the trio searched around each location for the best butchers and bakeries to acquire fresh meat and bread each day.
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Rework the line, reschedule the plan, or return to an old idea with fresher eyes.
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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