drinkables

noun

plural of drinkable
as in beverages
a liquid suitable for drinking the thoughtful hostess offered her guests an assortment of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinkables

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Recent Examples of drinkables Salads, sammies and charcuterie plates can be enjoyed on the outdoor patio with its boundless views of the Capay Valley, and the retail side of the operation sells all manner of olive oil and other drinkables/comestibles. — David Weiss, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkables
  1. beverages
  2. drinks
Noun
  • More than just thirst quenchers, functional beverages are engineered to deliver a wellness punch with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, electrolytes, probiotics and enzymes for gut health and adaptogens for mood support.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Sacramento could soon have more places where people can legally enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors during special events.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of beverages
Noun
  • On weekdays, a steady stream of regulars stop in the light and bright space for their morning coffee and croissant or to sit for a bit with a ham and cheese sandwich and one of the shop’s seasonal specialty drinks.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The flavor trend has grown in recent years, with more people adding frothy, creamy banana foam to their favorite coffee drinks or banana bread coffee syrup to their lattes.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of drinks

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“Drinkables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkables. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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