potable

[poh-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. fit or suitable for drinking.

   potable water.

noun

1. Usually potables. drinkable liquids; beverages.

potable

/ ˈpəʊtəbəl /

adjective

1. fit to drink; drinkable

noun

1. something fit to drink; a beverage

Other Word Forms

• potability noun
• potableness noun
• nonpotable adjective
• unpotable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of potable¹

1565–75; < Late Latin pōtābilis drinkable, equivalent to Latin pōtā ( re ) to drink + -bilis -ble

Word History and Origins

Origin of potable¹

C16: from Late Latin pōtābilis drinkable, from Latin pōtāre to drink

Example Sentences

The facility would scrub seawater from the Gulf and yield up to 36 million gallons of potable drinking water a day starting in 2028.

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At Little Harbor Campground, there is potable water, along with Porta Potties and cold showers.

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The owners eventually stopped maintaining potable water on the ranch, raising the risk of E. coli or other diseases, according to the lawsuit.

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Harbor officials believe that electrical conduits through the center of H Dock’s decking were badly damaged, as were potable water lines.

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Situated about 17 miles north of Weaverville, the campground has potable water available from Memorial Day to Oct.

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