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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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 Clean and just a little picante, this delivers a flavor combination that is both unexpected and incredibly drinkable. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026

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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

All sites have electrical hookups and the campground has several potable water stations.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026
The capital’s Liwa reserve could supply 1 million people with potable water for 90 days during an emergency.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of potable

Adjective

With more housing near transit comes less reliance on cars, more pedestrian-friendly development, cleaner air and strengthened commercial corridors.

— Bennett Lawson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
According to advanced fielding metrics, no player in the league made a bigger defensive contribution to his team than the Braves center fielder, an elite defender with a strong arm who takes clean routes to the ball.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of clean

Noun

Similarly a range of culinary venues at Miraval The Red Sea encourage mindful consumption with offerings that respond to the region’s emphasis on vegetarian dishes and nonalcoholic beverages.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
An open bottle of alcoholic beverage was found in the passenger side of the vehicle, according to the AP.

— Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

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