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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Affection for it has seen a major surge in the decade since, especially among younger viewers, who see it as aspirational as well as endlessly quotable and meme-able. — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Billie’s week in jury duty has its moments, especially the reveal of a whole board of her quotable lines. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy alone is packed with quotable lines and effects; who wouldn't want a tiny Lego Groot that spoke with Vin Diesel's voice? — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The brands cited in AI answers are the ones that say something quotable. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 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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