potable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any liquid suitable for drinking
    drinkable; beverage; drink.
    • may I take your beverage order?
  2. adjective suitable for drinking
    drinkable.

WordNet

Po"ta*ble adjective
Etymology
F., fr. L. potabilis, fr. potare to drink; akin to Gr. po`tos a drinking, po`sis a drink, Skr. pa to drink, OIr. ibim I drink. Cf. Poison, Bib, Imbibe.
Definitions
  1. Fit to be drunk; drinkable. "Water fresh and potable." Bacon. -- n. A potable liquid; a beverage. "Useful in potables." J. Philips.

Webster 1913