Pronunciations (5)
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/ˈpəʊtəbəl/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈpoʊtəbəl/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/poː.ʈə.bᵻl/
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- South-Asia
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ˈpəʊtəbəl
Pronunciation notes
- GB
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ˈpoʊtəbəl
Pronunciation notes
- US
Adjective
Good for drinking without fear of waterborne disease or poisoning.
Usage- Formal
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- Examples
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potable water
The water from this river should not be considered potable without disinfection: you may be OK if you drink it raw, but you're gambling if you do so.
Noun
Any drinkable liquid; a beverage.
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When solar beams / Parch thirsty human veins, the damask'd meads, / Unforc'd display ten thousand painted flow'rs / Useful in potables.
Adjective
suitable for drinking
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Noun
any liquid suitable for drinking
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may I take your beverage order?