The difference between Drinkable and Eatable

When used as nouns, drinkable means that which can be drunk, whereas eatable means anything edible.

When used as adjectives, drinkable means able to be drunk (as liquid), whereas eatable means able to be eaten.


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  1. Drinkable as an adjective:

    Able to be drunk (as liquid).

  2. Drinkable as an adjective (of water):

    Safe to drink.

  3. Drinkable as an adjective (of an alcoholic [[beverage]], especially [[wine]]):

    Of good or satisfactory quality.

  1. Drinkable as a noun (usually in plural):

    That which can be drunk.

  1. Eatable as an adjective:

    Able to be eaten; edible.

  1. Eatable as a noun (mostly, in the plural):

    Anything edible; food.