as in potable
suitable for drinking
technically, that cheap stuff may be wine, but it's hardly drinkable
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Recent Examples of drinkable
Mark Weisbrot, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
Despite my reservations, the drink was ... drinkable.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
One day, astronauts may be able to make Moon water drinkable.
—Thomas Orlando, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
The sanctions can block access to essential imports such as medicine and food and the necessary infrastructure and spare parts to maintain drinkable water, including electrical systems.
—Mark Weisbrot, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
Despite my reservations, the drink was ... drinkable.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
Bourbon was aged for 19 years and three months, which Bhakta himself admits is pretty old for a bourbon, possibly teetering on the edge of drinkable.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
One day, astronauts may be able to make Moon water drinkable.
—Thomas Orlando, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkable
Adjective
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Only 17% of the city had power a month following the storm, potable water was scarce, and many chefs struggled to access their restaurants, where food spoiled in walk-in fridges.—
Beth D'Addono,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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But the company also has a family of larger potable water products for home, car camping and even village.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Guests can browse local vendors, sip on drinks, and catch live music from Jade Flores while enjoying yard games and photo ops under the market lights.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Passengers in all classes will enjoy complimentary food and drinks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Making its debut at IFA this year, the Roborock Curv 2 Pro can raise itself even higher than its predecessor to clear plushy carpets or lower itself down for a better clean on low-pile rugs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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With over a decade-long career in journalism, Neetika Walter has worked with The Economic Times, ANI, and Hindustan Times, covering politics, business, technology, and the clean energy sector.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before the installation of the secondary cockpit barriers, Southwest Airlines' procedure required a flight attendant to stand and face the cabin while a beverage cart was used to block passengers from approaching the galley.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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This series covers food and beverages, personal care, beauty, household care, home goods, baby and kids, pets and so much more.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When Tran brought up the idea of opening a restaurant and selling fresh tofu, Nguyen was immediately on board, despite having no prior experience in the food industry.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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There’s a framboise, a raspberry treat hand-dipped in white chocolate and filled with fresh raspberries and non-berry versions like a long pastry shaped like a vanilla bean pod, and a matcha variety molded into the shape of a Chinese dumpling.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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