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
Adjective
  • All sites have electrical hookups and the campground has several potable water stations.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The capital’s Liwa reserve could supply 1 million people with potable water for 90 days during an emergency.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Keep in mind that probiotics can vary between drinks, so check the label.
    — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Spritz, like most Aperol drinks, lean heavily into its summery qualities and try to hide the bitterness under the rug.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • But unlike actual fatigues, this is cut to drape just right in all the right places and is clean of any distressing and patches.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The costumes, designed by Mallory Kay Nelson, are immaculately clean, unscuffed and unwrinkled work clothes, giving the show an almost cartoonish quality.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The world’s largest food and beverage company still operates six sites in Russia, employing more than 7,000 people.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Employee beverages without lid/straw were stored on a prep shelf over the prep cooler.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Then toss a fresh pair of leggings into your cart to wear with popular oversized sweaters, and cute capris for the in-between-temp days.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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