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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
Compared with other high-protein yogurts, drinkable yogurts may be higher in carbohydrates due to the milk added to thin them out. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026 Clean and just a little picante, this delivers a flavor combination that is both unexpected and incredibly drinkable. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 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
  • Although the city already provides potable water and sanitary sewer service to the area, a substantial number of properties remain on septic systems.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • All sites have electrical hookups and the campground has several potable water stations.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of potable
Noun
  • Servers take orders for espresso drinks and hot made-to-order dishes like fresh omelettes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • This spirit makes drinks that pair perfectly with the season as the leaves fall and the sweaters come out of the back of the closet.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of drink
Adjective
  • White space opportunities like clinical skin care, clean makeup and designer fragrances are often cited by industry analysts as potential areas of growth, and there is considerable chatter about the company’s M&A strategy.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Extra clean water is also helpful in the event a pet is exposed to flood waters or other risky conditions, such as an area with chemicals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of clean
Noun
  • Kim points to a conglomerate in India, broadcaster joint ventures in Thailand, mining companies in Mongolia and a beverage brand in China, all of which are backing films.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • An employee beverage without lid or straw was stored at the sushi station.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of beverage
Adjective
  • Up the street and over a few blocks is Salud Taqueria, from Jesús Méndez and Christina Tellez, which uses fresh-ground masa as a base for its Mexican menu.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • According to Reuters, JPMorgan analysts read the move as an acceleration of barrels already promised, not a fresh intervention.
    — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of fresh

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