Vocabulary Entry

potable

|adjective • noun

adjective

Suitable or safe for drinking.

Example Sentences

"The water from the well is potable and safe for our use."

"In many rural areas, finding potable water can be a challenge."

"The government tested the river and declared it potable for the local community."

noun

Example Sentences

"Access to potable is crucial for public health."

"The city provided potable to all residents after the storm."

"They carried portable tanks filled with potable for their camping trip."