DRINKABLE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈdriŋ-kə-bəl

Definition of drinkable

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

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

With six couples, having two separate houses gave us space to spread out while keeping everyone close enough to gather for dinner, drinks, and games.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Many consumers are drinking less or buying ready-to-drink beverages such as beer and canned cocktails.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of drink

Adjective

So for every dollar going into oil, gas and coal, close to two now go into clean power.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Guests can borrow Bluejay electric bikes, refill at hydration stations on every floor, and shop clean skincare lines at the spa boutique.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of clean

Noun

An employee beverage was observed without a lid/straw stored on the prep table.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
For decades, Coke and Pepsi have tussled over important restaurant partners, which represent both a sales opportunity and the chance to grow the visibility of their beverage brands.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of beverage

Adjective

Meanwhile, Kansas City is also getting a major boost from running back Kenneth Walker III, who signed with the team before the season fresh off winning the Super Bowl MVP award with the Seattle Seahawks.

— Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Readers rave about the flavorful combination of fresh apples, plump, juicy raisins, and cinnamon.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026

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