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adjective

ˈdriŋ-kə-bəl How to pronounce drinkable (audio)
Definition of drinkablenext
as in potable
suitable for drinking technically, that cheap stuff may be wine, but it's hardly drinkable

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drinkable

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noun

as in drink
a liquid suitable for drinking the thoughtful hostess offered her guests an assortment of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinkables

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Recent Examples of drinkable
Adjective
Her credits include Obi-Wan, Rebel Moon and The Orville, as well as the gruesome culinary creations of Grotesquerie and drinkable blood for American Horror Story. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 The frozen version is a sleeper hit, with a slushy texture that is even more drinkable. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
Keep in mind that determining the exact dosage per serving in homemade edibles and drinkables can be difficult—you’ll never be 100 percent accurate because many factors can influence the outcome. — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for drinkable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkable
  1. potable
  2. drink
  3. clean
  4. beverage
  5. fresh
Adjective
  • In those halcyon days, paradise had no electricity or potable water.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The facility is using a frost-free hydrant for water supply which is not approved for potable water supply.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of potable
Noun
  • A week prior to her death, Rogers had been picked up by police in the middle of the night after leaving her home without her parents’ knowledge and stealing a drink from a gas station.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This multifunctional workhorse pulls double duty as a grill for outdoor dining and can even serve as a cooler for drinks when the flame’s out.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of drink
Adjective
  • Polished, unpretentious, and with charisma in spades, Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is clean, Swiss alpine living at its most glamorous.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Rather than relying solely on movement around the pool, the navigation system is intended to help the cleaner cover surfaces more methodically, reducing the amount of manual intervention required.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of clean
Noun
  • Eco effort The property holds Green Key certification and runs initiatives such as rainwater collection for irrigation, reduction of single-use plastics, composting partnerships, and sustainable sourcing of food and beverages.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The appetite for beauty-from-within products — from functional beverages that support gut health like Poppi, to drinkable skincare like Kylie Jenner’s K20 electrolyte brand — can be seen in their continuous rollout.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of beverage
Adjective
  • Another good bet for fresh turkey is Mary’s Land Farm, at 4797 Sheppard Lane.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Slate and Ford both believe the time is right for a no-frills compact electric pickup, but even these trucks rely on fresh engineering and are aimed at retail as well as fleet buyers.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of fresh

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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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