quotable

adjective

quot·​able ˈkwō-tə-bəl How to pronounce quotable (audio)
 also  ˈkō-
: fit for or worth quoting
quotability
ˌkwō-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce quotable (audio)
 also  ˌkō-
noun

Examples of quotable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The controversial exchange—full of bizarre explanations and quotable one-liners—went on to cause a global storm, and led to the Prince stepping back from royal duties just days later. Armani Syed, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024 Tina Fey's sharp and endlessly quotable screenplay perfectly captured the shifting day-to-day dynamics of the high school scene, fueled by nasty rumors and social sabotage. Danny Horn, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2024 Step Brothers is one of the most beloved — and the most quotable — comedies of the 2000s. Katie Rife, EW.com, 25 July 2023 The Peacock series, which premiered in January and airs every Thursday night, has become an addictive guilty pleasure, earning the number one spot among unscripted streaming series and turning out endlessly quotable one-liners and internet memes on a weekly basis. Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024 The Office is a show loaded with quotable, memorable scenes across its entire nine-season run. Erin Strecker, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2024 Her documentary Iris, which came out a decade ago, is filled with quotable tidbits about her views on her own appearance. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2024 Jennifer Coolidge, also nominated for her second (and presumably final) turn as the infinitely quotable Tanya McQuoid, opted for a darker hue—a sartorial sendoff for her character. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024 The original, starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Amanda Seyfried as teen royalty, is an insanely quotable touchstone that taught a generation that butter is not a carb and turned Oct. 3 into a national holiday. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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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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