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
  • Modern Druidic offerings often take the form of (usually vegetarian) food and drink, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Amid the initial launch of the hydration products, Cooper told PEOPLE exclusively that her team formulated the beverages for consumers on the go given her own busy lifestyle.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of beverages
Noun
  • Whether dinner or drinks, the lively courtyard is the place to be for alfresco dining.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Scottish drinks company Edrington, which owns the Macallan and Highland Park, acquired a minor stake in the distillery in 2018, eventually gaining majority ownership in 2023.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of drinks

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“Drinkables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkables. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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