drinkable

American  

[dring-kuh-buhl] / ˈdrɪŋ kə bəl /

adjective

1. suitable for drinking. drinking.

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Other Word Forms

• drinkability noun
• drinkableness noun
• drinkably adverb
• nondrinkable adjective
• undrinkable adjective

Etymology

Origin of drinkable

First recorded in 1605–15; drink + -able

Example Sentences

Few breakfasts and refreshment breaks didn’t include someone squeezing a cylinder of icy concentrate into a pitcher, adding water and stirring until it became a drinkable delight.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 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

But Pi is only able to relate the fanciful version of events that allowed him to survive for so long at sea without food or drinkable water.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 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

The solar stills were the only other possible source of drinkable water.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel