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
Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The desalination process allows Middle Eastern countries to convert the abundant saltwater near them into drinkable freshwater by removing salt and minerals from the liquid.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
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
Within the monument, most of the roads are gravel or dirt, and there is no drinkable water, no food, no gas and spotty cellphone coverage.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The desalination process allows Middle Eastern countries to convert the abundant saltwater near them into drinkable freshwater by removing salt and minerals from the liquid.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
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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In December, a water main break on Thomaston Avenue at one point left about 75% of the city without potable water.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and city officials, meanwhile, aimed to unveil plans for a $40 million stormwater project at MacArthur Park designed to reduce reliance on potable water by capturing and treating runoff.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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People come in, just have a few drinks and listen to music, and then stick around and come to the next show and the next show.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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The afternoon features food and drinks, a DJ, dancing, games, contests, a photo booth and music included in the cost of tickets.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, the Knicks got out of it clean.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Turn the Yamazaki Tower shelves toward the wall for a clean look without the hassle of shoving things into drawers or behind cabinet doors.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The beverage blends orange cordial and hibiscus agave with Lime’s signature frozen margarita, offering a bold twist on a classic to accompany award-winning mahi nahi tacos or a Porkito burrito.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Initially, high-performing employees will be selected for those roles, but eventually all employees will be encouraged to rotate through the beverage positions.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The striking blooms make excellent cut flowers, both fresh and dried, and attract butterflies and bees to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Spring desserts should be easy, sweet, and loaded with the season's best produce, like fresh berries.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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