drinkable
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Since mining got underway, "the water of the river is not drinkable; you can't even wash your body with that water", he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Within the monument, most of the roads are gravel or dirt, and there is no drinkable water, no food, no gas and spotty cellphone coverage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
Many countries in the Middle East get more than three-quarters of their drinkable water from desalination.
From Salon ● 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
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
