quotable

adjective

quot·​able ˈkwō-tə-bəl How to pronounce quotable (audio)
also ˈkō-
Synonyms of quotablenext
: fit for or worth quoting
quotability noun

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All the shoulder pads, all the quotable quotes, an extra pump or two of girlboss feminism, and not a pulse to be found in the body — no reason for being, apart from the marketability of comfort. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 Jurassic Park is a classic, full of great performances, endlessly quotable lines, and all those dinosaurs moving in herds. Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026 That chemistry, combined with a stacked soundtrack, completely quotable dialogue and unforgettable fashion, has made the film a beloved mainstay for decades. Maria Yagoda, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026 Gisele Bündchen has experienced a host of life-making moments over the decades—from fronting campaigns for some of the biggest fashion houses in the world and walking in the 2016 Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony to making an iconic (and quotable) cameo in The Devil Wears Prada. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026 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 25 Apr. 2026.

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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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