Potable

/ˈpoʊtəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Safe and fit for drinking; drinkable.

The water from the new filtration system is now potable.

Suitable for consumption, specifically regarding liquids.

Only potable water should be served to children.

Referring to beverages that are safe to drink, particularly in a public context.

The local authorities ensured that the river's water was potable before allowing fishing and recreational activities.

Complying with health standards concerning drinking water and liquids.

Tourists are advised to drink only potable water while visiting remote areas.

From Latin 'potabilis', meaning 'drinkable', from 'potare', meaning 'to drink'.

potable water

Water that is safe for drinking.

non-potable

Water that is not safe for drinking.

potable solutions

Liquid solutions that are safe to consume.

hydration

The process of causing something to absorb water.

aqueous

Related to or resembling water.

liquid

A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume.

Water that is cool and refreshing to drink.

After the hike, we found some potable at the creek.

Any drinkable liquid, often used in informal contexts.

I'll take whatever's potable from the cooler.