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potable Synonyms

Another word for potable

Choosing another word for potable depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Safe to drink; suitable for human consumption.

Usage Example

"Hikers should bring filtration tablets in case the mountain stream water is not drinkable."

Strongest
drinkable
Strong
wholesome
Weak
pure

• noun (Context 2)

A drinkable liquid, especially an alcoholic beverage (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The host set out a wide array of snacks and potables for the evening reception."

Strongest
beverage
drink
Strong
libation
refreshment

Opposites of potable

The opposite of potable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonpotable
unpotable
undrinkable
contaminated
polluted
foul
See all opposites of potable

• Nearby Words

pot
pot pie
pot roast
potable
potash
potato
potato bug

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Potable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/potable
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