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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An exciting and quotable film about the wheeling and dealing of the NFL Draft, focusing on a Cleveland Browns general manager (Kevin Costner) whose job hinges on his picks. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026 Michael Lewis, the charismatic and quotable author behind The Big Short and Moneyball, to name just a few of his bestselling nonfiction titles, has a new book deal in the works—but this one comes with a sci-fi twist. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026 And that’s the first quotable moment of RHORI. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026 Some films linger in our minds because of their sharp plots, quotable one-liners and unforgettable characters. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 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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