as in potable
suitable for drinking
technically, that cheap stuff may be wine, but it's hardly drinkable
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Recent Examples of drinkable
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Photo : Sephora Kilian Paris Angels’ Share EDP This cocktail mixes cognac, oak, tonka, and cinnamon for an imminently drinkable expression.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
cleveland, 1 May 2020
The imperative to make seawater drinkable shows no sign of easing.
—Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2019
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Adjective
That’s strong but still very drinkable, with the signature Beam nuttiness on the palate along with notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and spice.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Photo : Sephora Kilian Paris Angels’ Share EDP This cocktail mixes cognac, oak, tonka, and cinnamon for an imminently drinkable expression.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
Also, these products may contain synthetic materials and chemical agents that can harm wildlife and strain the treatment process that helps make water drinkable.
—cleveland, 1 May 2020
The imperative to make seawater drinkable shows no sign of easing.
—Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkable
Adjective
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Sites have a picnic table and access to potable water but no bathrooms or fire pits.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Now the job is the responsibility of operators of the Carlsbad desalination plant, which filters seawater from the lagoon and adds it the potable water distributed by the San Diego County Water Authority.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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During Brazil’s own Lollapalooza music festival last month, for example, fashion-forward attendees were seen with minimalist, lightweight phone straps that kept devices at hip level and hands free to grasp a drink of choice.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Spring and summer in Charlotte is the perfect time to grab a meal or a drink with your dog by your side.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also known as overlock machines, sergers create strong, durable seams and help produce clean fabric edges.—
Emma Seymour Feb 3,
Good Housekeeping,
3 Feb. 2023
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Flathead is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, with clean, crystalline waters cradled in the Flathead Valley by the Mission Mountains to the east and the Salish Mountains to the west.—
Deb Hopewell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Consumers are increasingly seeking more than just a beverage from their coffee shop experience.—
Sergey Baburov,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cinnamon tea is a naturally sweet and spicy beverage made by infusing hot water with cinnamon bark.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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According to Cowen, some themes from the meeting include seeing more strength in the fresh category as consumers opt to cook at home.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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From the internet-famous two-ingredient bagels to flower arrangements made with produce, these fresh ideas have our editors buzzing.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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