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adjective

ˈdriŋ-kə-bəl How to pronounce drinkable (audio)
Definition of drinkablenext
as in potable
suitable for drinking technically, that cheap stuff may be wine, but it's hardly drinkable

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drinkable

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noun

as in drink
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 drinkable
Adjective
The frozen version is a sleeper hit, with a slushy texture that is even more drinkable. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Compared with other high-protein yogurts, drinkable yogurts may be higher in carbohydrates due to the milk added to thin them out. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
Keep in mind that determining the exact dosage per serving in homemade edibles and drinkables can be difficult—you’ll never be 100 percent accurate because many factors can influence the outcome. — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Bourbon was aged for 19 years and three months, which Bhakta himself admits is pretty old for a bourbon, possibly teetering on the edge of drinkable. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for drinkable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkable
  1. potable
  2. drink
  3. clean
  4. beverage
  5. fresh
Adjective
  • Although the city already provides potable water and sanitary sewer service to the area, a substantial number of properties remain on septic systems.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • All sites have electrical hookups and the campground has several potable water stations.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of potable
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
Adjective
  • People can donate clean costumes and pick a new one, reducing waste and the resources and emissions required to make new ones.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The brand’s Peptide Detox shampoo, which adsorbs hard water deposits to thoroughly clean hair, has amassed 238,000 impressions on TikTok this month and can consistently be found topping the app’s section for popular searches.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of clean
Noun
  • One commenter suggested beverage packages could potentially cost less on longer or more port-heavy cruises, while Wi-Fi prices could vary differently depending on the length of the trip.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Allison Dunn founded Hibiscus Brew, a Caribbean wellness café and beverage brand in Brooklyn, during the pandemic.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of beverage
Adjective
  • Memories are fresh of the nationwide protests sparked by economic pressures that led to a deadly crackdown weeks before the war.
    — Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Most of the candy is in spotless Plexiglas bins, hundreds of them, and throughout the shop are fresh confections such as ice cream, sodas, a chocolate fountain.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of fresh

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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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