adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   That which can be drunk. in-plural

   "During the course of the day we know how to face acute hunger, and learn the value of abstaining from using our eatables and drinkables."

2. 2
   any liquid suitable for drinking wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Able to be drunk (as liquid).
2. 2
   Safe to drink.
3. 3
   Of good or satisfactory quality. especially

Adjective

1. 1
   suitable for drinking wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

beveragebeveragechuggablecomestibledownabledrink

Antonyms

All antonyms

impotablenonpotableundrinkableunpotable

Example

More examples

"If we have no more clean, drinkable water, we are doomed."

Etymology

From Middle English drinkable, drynkeable, equivalent to drink + -able.

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