quotable

adjective

quot·​able ˈkwō-tə-bəl How to pronounce quotable (audio)
 also  ˈkō-
: fit for or worth quoting
quotability
ˌkwō-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce quotable (audio)
 also  ˌkō-
noun

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In the realm of GEO, being quotable is the new ranking. Roi Sorezki, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 One episode in and this is starting to feel like one of the most quotable shows on television. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025 The endlessly quotable flick also stars Marisa Tomei, whose portrayal of Vinny's fiancée Mona Lisa Vito earned her Best Supporting Actress at the 1993 Oscars. Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025 The highly quotable rocker — who asked contestants not to accept his rose, but to stay there and continue to rock his world — was more earnest and, therefore, more entertaining than The Bachelor. Ew Staff, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quotable

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First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quotable was in 1811

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“Quotable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quotable. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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quotable

adjective
quot·​able ˈkwōt-ə-bəl How to pronounce quotable (audio)
: fit for or worth quoting

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