Definition of potable
:suitable for drinking
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Examples of potable in a Sentence
around here, the only potable water comes from wells
Recent Examples of potable from the Web
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Extensive power outages ranging from a few days to a few weeks are common, and residents are encouraged to stock up on potable water as filtration systems also fail during this time.
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There is no potable water available along the South Kaibab Trail between the South Rim trailhead and Phantom Ranch or even creek water to use for cooling, said Jeff Schwartz, a ranger who works in the inner canyon.
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There is no potable water available along the South Kaibab Trail between the South Rim trailhead and Phantom Ranch or even creek water to use for cooling, said Jeff Schwartz, a ranger who works in the inner canyon.
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Thirst-quenching in a psychic way, that is; there is no actual potable water on this hike.
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Of the many challenges Burundi faces, providing potable water is the most accute.
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About half the population lacks access to potable water.
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Residents are banned from using potable water to irrigate gardens, wash cars and fill up swimming pools, with the average level of usable water in surrounding dams having dropped to less than 10 percent.
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El Cenizo is a former colonia, the name given to small, economically distressed towns along the border that often lack basic services such as potable water and sewage systems.
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Origin and Etymology of potable
Middle English, from Late Latin potabilis, from Latin potare to drink; akin to Latin bibere to drink, Greek pinein
potable Synonyms
Synonyms
drinkableAntonyms
undrinkableRelated Words
clean, fresh, pure, uncontaminated, unpolluted; nonpoisonousNear Antonyms
contaminated, dirty, foul, polluted; poison, poisonous, toxic; unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesomeExamples of potable in a Sentence
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
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Petro’s probably should have made one of my Chains That Should Go National lists, but the edibles, while good, pale in comparison to the potables.
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Collecting rain in barrels can help residents reduce their water and sewer bills by decreasing the amount of potable water used on lawns and gardens, said Brian Prunty, district administrator for the conservation district.
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The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will test well water to be sure it’s potable.
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The bar’s menu features a potent list of potables and an assortment of small plates highlighting modern takes on comfort classics.
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Potable water for street sweepers/washers is prohibited if non-potable water is available.
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Sending recycled water into the state’s drinkable water supply — a process known as direct potable reuse — is broadly supported by the public.
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A lack of access to potable drinking water leaves children vulnerable to preventable diseases such as diarrhea, malaria, and pneumonia.
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In 2015, the zoo stopped providing recycled water for drinking to animals in the Toyota Elephant Passage because the U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn’t have standards beyond recommending potable water.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'potable.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of potable
circa 1625
potable Synonyms
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, tippleAntonyms
nonintoxicantRelated Words
aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap; belt, load, nip, peg [British], pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet; cocktail, mixed drink; ale, beer, brew, brewage, brewski [slang], home brew, malt liquor, microbrew, mum, nappy [chiefly Scottish]; mead, sake (or saki), wine; barley-bree (also barley-broo) [chiefly Scottish], brandy, gin, liqueur, mao-tai, mescal, schnapps, tequila, vodka, whiskey (or whisky); Dutch couragePOTABLE Defined for English Language Learners
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medical Definition of potable
:suitable for drinking
- potable water
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