quotable

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adjective

quot·​able ˈkwō-tə-bəl How to pronounce quotable (audio)
also ˈkō-
Synonyms of quotablenext
: fit for or worth quoting
quotability
ˌkwō-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce quotable (audio)
also ˌkō-
noun

quotability

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noun

quot·​abil·​i·​ty ˌkwōtəˈbilətē How to pronounce quotability (audio)
-ōtə-, 
-lətē, 
-i also ÷ˌkō-
: the quality or state of being quotable

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Along the way, Frank became known as one of the most quotable lawmakers in Congress. — Steven Sloan, Fortune, 20 May 2026 Jurassic Park is a classic, full of great performances, endlessly quotable lines, and all those dinosaurs moving in herds. — Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026 All the shoulder pads, all the quotable quotes, an extra pump or two of girlboss feminism, and not a pulse to be found in the body — no reason for being, apart from the marketability of comfort. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 Over the course of his 87 years, Turner proved an outstanding yachtsman, an active and involved sports team owner and a quotable maverick in the business world. — Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for quotable

Word History

Etymology

Noun

quotable + -ity

First Known Use

Adjective

1811, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quotable was in 1811

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quotable

adjective
quot·​able ˈkwōt-ə-bəl How to pronounce quotable (audio)
: fit for or worth quoting

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