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potable

potable

1 6.1
A liquid that is safe to drink
  • noun
  • /ˈpoʊtəbl/
translation icon : bebida
  • Still other causes for concern exist when last night's potent potables are considered in light of this decidedly economy-driven election.
  • potable water

Examples

  • Now you tell Buddy the next time I slide into Broken Bow if Bolger wants to shake a snake or if I want a refreshing potable I expect a little more fuckin' kindness.

    Leaves of Grass (2009)

  • You who buy his coffee, his potables, his food.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • No finialed, filigreed backbar to showcase the potables.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • Bluestripe potable water pipe is manufactured in iron pipe and ductile iron OD sizes.

    Academic text (1997)

  • The hikers filled their bottles with potable water before continuing their journey.

  • While exploring the village, we discovered a local shop selling delicious potables to quench our thirst.

  • The tour guide assured us that the river provided potable water for the community's needs.

Synonyms

drink
vspotable
∞ 1.0

A liquid people put in their mouths and swallow, like water or juice

includes any safe-to-drink liquid, not only served portions
beverage
vspotable
166 1.7

A drink other than water, for example tea or juice

includes plain water as well as other liquids suitable for drinking

Compounds

potent potable
1 8.8

A strong drink with a lot of alcohol that can make you feel drunk

Surface Forms

potable singular
potables plural

Etymology

Potable as a noun comes from the Latin potare 'to drink', like the English potion, so a potable is simply a 'drinkable' liquid you can safely drink.