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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Ji Seon flaunts her ring and announces drinks are on her today, which brings up the mood again.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Other drink additions appealing to health-conscious customers include a new chai latte that lets customers customize the sweetness level and global flavors like ube and lavender.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hosts are responsible for keeping the campground and fire pits clean, performing basic maintenance, restocking the toilets, and assisting visiting campers with check-in.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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What's more, its edge is precision-ground to deliver clean cuts on everything from paper and packages to paracord and fabrics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Food, beverage and staffing workers who were looking to organize with food service union UNITED HERE Local 25 were voluntarily recognized in November, but other staffers had to go through an election process with the National Labor Relations Board.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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But the study couldn’t determine whether the improvement was tied to cutting out one specific beverage or several at once.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But his new-Dior vibe this year felt fresh and unexpectedly cool—a more casual approach to awards season dressing, though still refined.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Renowned for its chocolate, fresh Alpine air, and stunning natural beauty, Switzerland simply does things well—but at a cost.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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