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
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2026
The fermentation process turns the natural sugars into a tangy, drinkable, yogurt-like beverage.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
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
Milk, soy milk, kefir, and drinkable yogurt are some of the highest-protein options.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2026
The fermentation process turns the natural sugars into a tangy, drinkable, yogurt-like beverage.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
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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About 60,000 gallons of potable water must be brought daily by tanker truck.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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As founder and executive chairman of ARC Manufacturing in Jamaica, Horne also played a key role, helping to help coordinate sea shipments of food, shelter materials and potable water to Westmoreland and neighboring communities.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The cocktail menu blends astrology and biodynamics, with drinks revolving around cosmic rhythms.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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During the main competition, presented by the Flair Bartending Association, participants must make five cocktails in six minutes, including one original drink and a Spanish Long Island Iced Tea with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, cognac, sour mix and simple syrup, topped with Coke.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Complimentary reef-safe sunscreen dispensers are available to guests property-wide and beach clean-ups are held regularly with guests invited to join.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Both teams have played a clean game so far with eight turnovers apiece.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Noun
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After 13 years overseeing the food and beverage program at the hotel, Thierry Marx moved on last year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Dunkin' National Donut Day offer Dunkin' customers can get a free donut with any beverage purchase.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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That collaboration extends to travelers too—hosting group dinners, film screenings, and community events on the farm that bring fresh energy to his hometown.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Wildland is always bustling, with patrons lining up for fresh pastries and coffee, as well as high-quality breakfast and lunch eats.—
Dyana Lederman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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