potable 1 of 2

adjective

ˈpō-tə-bəl How to pronounce potable (audio)
Definition of potablenext
as in drinkable
suitable for drinking around here, the only potable water comes from wells

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

potable

2 of 2

noun

1
as in drink
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk hid the potables in the back hall closet

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of potable
Adjective
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 Nevada adopted its indirect potable reuse regulations in 2016, giving the water authority the regulatory framework to pursue the project. — Piper Heath, Los Angeles Times, 16 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
  1. drinkable
  2. drink
  3. beverage
  4. clean
  5. liquor
  6. fresh
  7. alcohol
  8. booze
Adjective
  • Like that release, this is another very strong rye whiskey that also happens to be very drinkable.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Last year, chemist Omar Yaghi won a Nobel Prize for developing Metal-Organic Frameworks, a porous substance that can both capture carbon dioxide and harvest ambient, drinkable water from the air, no power needed.
    — Martin Cizmar, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of drinkable
Noun
  • The beverage lineup includes espresso drinks, lattes, cappuccinos, cold and hot coffee, and specialty seasonal drinks.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • How to practice hygge at home Try curling up with a book, a soft blanket, cozy socks and a hot drink on a cold weekend.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • Eco effort The property holds Green Key certification and runs initiatives such as rainwater collection for irrigation, reduction of single-use plastics, composting partnerships, and sustainable sourcing of food and beverages.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The appetite for beauty-from-within products — from functional beverages that support gut health like Poppi, to drinkable skincare like Kylie Jenner’s K20 electrolyte brand — can be seen in their continuous rollout.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of beverage
Adjective
  • Polished, unpretentious, and with charisma in spades, Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is clean, Swiss alpine living at its most glamorous.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Rather than relying solely on movement around the pool, the navigation system is intended to help the cleaner cover surfaces more methodically, reducing the amount of manual intervention required.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of clean
Noun
  • Serving beer and wine, The Alley Lounge won’t have a liquor license.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a scene with a liquor-store salesman who, likewise, isn’t the butt of the joke.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of liquor
Adjective
  • This will help to draw any excess moisture and keep the greens fresh for longer in the fridge.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Things to do ☀️ New York-style bagels, a fresh manicure and a massage in the back of a sushi restaurant are on the agenda for ‘Scrubs’ actor Judy Reyes on her perfect Sunday.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of fresh
Noun
  • LaGrone was directed not to possess weapons, alcohol or drugs and remain under the care of a person whose initials are noted in a document.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Flair, 77, has battled health and alcohol issues over the years.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • At the time, several residents said lifting the booze ban could be beneficial for local businesses.
    — New Jersey, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The cocktail, meanwhile, offers a punch of booze, heat, and salt.
    — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of booze

Browse Nearby Words

pot
potable
potables
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of cockamamie

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Old-Timey Vehicles

The Words of the Week - Nov. 6

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
woman sitting on floor holding book in front of her face on pink background
Famous Novels, Last Lines Quiz Needless to say, spoiler alert.
See All