quaffable

adjective

quaff·​able ˈkwä-fə-bəl 

ˈkwa-

of a beverage

: easy and enjoyable to drink : suitable for being quaffed

—used especially of wine that is simple and pleasant to drink

This light, simple wine offers berry and herbal flavors and tart acidity. It's quaffable, but lacks intensity and depth.

—Thomas Matthews

… churning out unremarkable but eminently quaffable reds (and whites) for the thirsty Madrid market.

—Gerald Asher

Examples of quaffable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While sourced almost entirely from the prestigious cru appellation of Morgon, its irresistibly quaffable style relies on young vines grown freely and harvested at yields higher than what the AOC regulations allow. —Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025

Ahead, 11 highly quaffable recipes—from martini riffs to sour variations—for welcoming the new year in high spirits. —Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024

Admiring a light frost crawl across your glass as it’s filled with a quaffable wine is textbook vacation vibes. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2024

Thou art a tad boozier, too, which makes for a less quaffable brew. —Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above