1
as in liquors
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
hid the potables in the back hall closet
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in beverages
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 potables
Undeniably, Disney Springs boasts more than a few of them, and this year, three such venues — The Edison, Enzo’s Hideaway and Maria & Enzo’s — are teaming up to serve three equally potent potables in support of the cause.
—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potables
Noun
-
Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
-
Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
Noun
-
Rissetto encourages her patients to cut back on alcoholic beverages.
-
Before the Oranje Fanwalk commenced Thursday, the Netherlands packed the Power & Light for food and some beverages.
Noun
-
Miguel said many customers are opting to grab their drinks and go rather than linger outside as smoke drifts through the neighborhood.
-
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Noun
-
Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
-
Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.
Noun
-
More than 11,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
-
Between organization-hero packing cubes, anti-theft wallets, and TSA-compliant travel bottles, any of the below products will keep your belongings neatly stored and safe from takeoff to touchdown.
Noun
-
Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.
-
As one of the world’s largest spirits conglomerates, the company certainly had access to some choice, well-aged stocks.
Cite this Entry
“Potables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potables. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
