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
John Frank, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
However, kefir is drinkable, while yogurt must be eaten with a spoon.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
Ella Nilsen, CNN, 15 Aug. 2023
Also, these products may contain synthetic materials and chemical agents that can harm wildlife and strain the treatment process that helps make water drinkable.
—cleveland, 1 May 2020
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Adjective
Broken Hops, which debuts Wednesday at a small number of retailers, wants to redefine IPAs with more drinkable, less-filling versions that are not overly bitter.
—John Frank, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
However, kefir is drinkable, while yogurt must be eaten with a spoon.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
Noun
And states and individual water districts are also submitting applications for additional funding to support long-term projects including drip irrigation, ripping out water-intensive grass from cities, or investing in desalination plants to make ocean water or brackish water drinkable.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 15 Aug. 2023
Also, these products may contain synthetic materials and chemical agents that can harm wildlife and strain the treatment process that helps make water drinkable.
—cleveland, 1 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkable
Adjective
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The community still lacks electricity and potable water following the series of dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks Tuesday, which killed seven people across Guatemala.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The onsite water reuse system at the Austin Central Library is an exemplary example of this, supporting 350,000 gallons of storage for rainwater and A/C condensate collection saving a little over 1.5 million gallons per year of potable water on average.—
Stephanie Threinen,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Chui and Pang danced, ate cake and toasted with bubbly drinks served in the clear cups typically used on planes.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The concept is for guests of all golf levels to enjoy three holes with a bit of socialization and great drinks.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Also known as overlock machines, sergers create strong, durable seams and help produce clean fabric edges.—
Emma Seymour Feb 3,
Good Housekeeping,
3 Feb. 2023
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Food and Drink With just one restaurant on-site, the hotel doesn't overcomplicate its food and beverage offering.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The tavern will be open to all ages, seatings will be limited to 45 minutes, and adults 21-and-up can enjoy a maximum of two alcoholic beverages.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Soon after, a survey found a new gelatinous ball of fresh eggs near the microphone that recorded it.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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From this central hub, fresh batches of corn dog batter and hot dogs are prepped before runners take the food to the other three locations.—
Amelia Wu
July 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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