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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Schools in the Balti area have moved to online learning, while authorities focus on delivering tankers of drinkable water to the local population.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
And though Barolo, especially one that’s well aged, ranks among the greatest Italian reds, your Italian wine-loving friend might prefer something that’s drinkable right away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
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
Curtis Water Treatment Plant left nearly 150,000 residents without access to clean drinkable water.
From Salon • Aug. 8, 2024
Shivering people, many of them without blankets, food, or drinkable water, searched for dry clothes and huddled together for warmth.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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