drinkable
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- drinkability noun
- drinkableness noun
- drinkably adverb
- nondrinkable adjective
- undrinkable adjective
Etymology
Origin of drinkable
Example Sentences
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Many countries in the Middle East get more than three-quarters of their drinkable water from desalination.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
Israel depends on the plants for about 80% of its drinkable water.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
Stable markets, regular Social Security checks, secure borders, transportation without tragedy, civil rights, drinkable water, and breathable air—if we’re doing our job, you don’t have to think about these things.
From Slate • Feb. 7, 2025
In the vineyards of Bordeaux, the unspeakable has become the drinkable.
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024
The solar stills were the only other possible source of drinkable water.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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