quotable

adjective

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

Examples of quotable in a Sentence

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But let’s be honest, Buddy has so much more Christmas knowledge to share with us all than that very quotable line from the 2003 holiday film. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Dec. 2025 This type of bizarre wording is inherently quotable, but in The Chair Company, such Robinson-isms also help underline the strangeness of casual communication. Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2025 Then there's Dubnyk, the most-quotable Wild goalie in history. Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 While there's plenty to gawk at on-screen, the movie's greatest legacy might be its ridiculously quotable dialogue. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 22 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 23 Dec. 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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