drinkables

noun

plural of drinkable
as in beverages
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 drinkables Salads, sammies and charcuterie plates can be enjoyed on the outdoor patio with its boundless views of the Capay Valley, and the retail side of the operation sells all manner of olive oil and other drinkables/comestibles. — David Weiss, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkables
  1. beverages
  2. drinks
Noun
  • Functional sleep beverages like Moonbrew Hot Cocoa, Beam Dream Powder, Mindful Evening Cocoa and Clevr Sleeptime Latte lead the current crop, blending cocoa with ingredients marketed for relaxation.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • Wrapping sweet and savory fillings inside their versions, the Riley duo offers both breakfast and lunch at the brick-and-mortar — with enticing coffee and matcha beverages also being popular items.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
Definition of beverages
Noun
  • This includes accommodation and meals, all soft and alcoholic drinks (excluding French champagne) including cellar collection wines, cocktails and single-malt whiskeys, laundry service, lodge activities, massage and spa treatments.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • The analysis looked at factors like cottage rental costs, fuel, groceries prices, drinks, and the overall cost of firewood.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of drinks

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“Drinkables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkables. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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