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
Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
As time passed, the hype faded, but research into the properties and potential benefits of drinkable ketones has continued, for example to aid recovery or ward off overtraining.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 23 Dec. 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
In this recipe, winter citrus and root vegetables join forces to make a vibrant drinkable breakfast packed with essential vitamins and minerals.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
As time passed, the hype faded, but research into the properties and potential benefits of drinkable ketones has continued, for example to aid recovery or ward off overtraining.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 23 Dec. 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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Safe drinking water completely dried up in the town after the fire jumped containment lines and damaged the treatment plant that supplies Gellibrand’s potable water.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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State law requires animals left outside to have access to shelter and potable water.—
Tracey McManus,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Order a drink while reading a book under a chic and shady cabana.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a video shared on X by a fan account, the 36-year-old is seen chatting with some pals while sipping a drink.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The data center will match 100 percent of its electricity use with clean energy, according to the company.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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India’s clean energy rollout still relies on China, which dominates supply chains for critical minerals and electrotech.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The town council on Tuesday unanimously approved the establishment of entertainment zones, where people can publicly consume alcoholic beverages, in time for the big game.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Add turmeric to your favorite beverage, whether by mixing it into tea, blending it into a smoothie, or incorporating it into your coffee.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In 2018, a series of Miami Herald stories about the plea deal prompted New York federal prosecutors to take a fresh look at the accusations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Shock Treatment Next week will also bring a fresh set of numbers from some of the biggest players in the European healthcare space, namely pharma giant AstraZeneca and Philips.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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