Difference between Drinkable and Potable

What is the difference between Drinkable and Potable?

Drinkable as an adjective is safe to drink. while Potable as an adjective is good for drinking without fear of poisoning or disease.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Safe to drink. Of good or satisfactory quality.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: That which can be drunk.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Good for drinking without fear of poisoning or disease.

We hope you now know whether to use Drinkable or Potable in your sentence.