POTABLE Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈpō-tə-bəl

Definition of potable

as in drinkable

suitable for drinking around here, the only potable water comes from wells

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potable

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noun

as in drink

a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk hid the potables in the back hall closet

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as in beverage

a liquid suitable for drinking keeps the wet bar stocked with an array of top-shelf liquors, mixers, and other fine potables

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Recent Examples of potable

Adjective

The water pipeline provides potable water and fire suppression for all facilities on the South Rim, Drapeaux said. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 The campground is temporarily closed because of a lack of potable water. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Noun

Its high-end potables have since won awards in beer strongholds Germany and Belgium, and the powerhouse Carlsberg Group recently bought a minority stake. — Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024 Meanwhile, a study by Puerto Rico’s Chemistry Association published in late 2021 found the presence of heavy metals linked to coal in potable water in Salinas. — DÁnica Coto, ajc, 29 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for potable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for potable

Adjective

Made from fermented milk, kefir tastes like a tangy, drinkable yogurt.

— Caitlin Beale, HEALTH, 5 Sep. 2026
Five of the country’s six coastal desalination plants — which convert seawater into drinkable water — shut down on Sunday, according to Mekorot, Israel’s national water company.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of drinkable

Noun

At Saksey’s, a cocktail bar in Detroit, the Sarti Spritz has become one of the bar’s top-selling drinks since hitting menus last month.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Serafina, the resort boutique, stocks everything from sunscreen, bathing suits, sandals, and cover-ups to grab-and-go snacks and drinks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of drink

Noun

Food and beverage services, retail and gathering spaces will be located throughout the resort.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The beverage menu is made with slight tweaks to take away day drinks, like coffee and the bloody Mary, and add dinner libations, like a negroni and wine by the bottle (in rose, white or sparklin’).

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of beverage

Adjective

Rooms The resort's 364 resort-facing guest rooms, including 16 suites, are clean, airy, and contemporary, with white and cream tones and hard-surface floors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Return the wings to the clean rack in a single layer with a little space between each piece.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of clean

Noun

Didn’t charge us a dime and Wende paid for all the food and liquor.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
In place of a liquor shelf (the establishment sells only beer and cider), there’s a turntable and a library of vinyl—this evening’s up-tempo jazz struggled to compete with the din of a full house.

— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of liquor

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

Definition of fresh

Noun

Sales for many alcohol brands in the US market have been sluggish as consumers in recent years, particularly younger ones, moderate their drinking or seek out more budget-friendly options.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
But to jump to conclusions that the intent of this celebration was to drink alcohol and specifically beer was a leap.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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