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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Shivering people, many of them without blankets, food, or drinkable water, searched for dry clothes and huddled together for warmth.
From Literature
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
But less attention has been given to the impact data centres could have on the supply of fresh, drinkable water to homes and businesses.
From BBC
In the vineyards of Bordeaux, the unspeakable has become the drinkable.
From BBC
The researchers believe that it makes sense to use gel coating in liquid foods like juice and drinkable yogurt.
From Science Daily
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