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
Under the retailer’s assortment, Fizzen will join the ranks of Protein Pop, Isopure and Alex Cooper’s latest drinkable wellness innovation, Unwell Hydration with Protein, made with 740 milligrams of electrolytes, three essential B vitamins and 10 grams of protein. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 In the wreckage, Rasmus discovers thousands of pristine bottles of champagne from the oldest drinkable vintage in the world – a treasure worth millions. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 June 2026
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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
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Adjective
  • The Wichita City Council has approved spending nearly $10 million on developing a direct potable reuse program and constructing a small-scale water purification plant to treat wastewater to drinking water standards.
    Chance Swaim, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
  • Some of the affected communities only had potable water service once every month or two even before the earthquakes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Charlotte is having drinks at the hotel bar with a couple of colleagues when Sugar confronts her.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • The dessert chain has an expansive menu that includes cakes, crêpes, freshly made Belgium waffles, funnel cakes and hot and iced drinks.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
Adjective
  • When the groomer is finished, your dog comes back to the door clean and done.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Morning favors simple check-ins and clean promises, while the afternoon invites steady follow-through.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
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  • Hot beverages Plenty of people are familiar with the experience of having to poop right after drinking coffee.
    Sarah Klein, Time, 10 July 2026
  • Customers can choose from seven beverage categories, including coffee, energy drinks, fizz sodas, teas, lemonades, smoothies and shakes.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Adjective
  • The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The Biscoff cookie crust and fresh melon filling in this pie require absolutely no baking or cooking.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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