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

Examples of quotable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The most quotable sketches penetrate down to the unlikeliest recesses of the Zeitgeist, which is certainly the case for the runaway winner of this category. Andy Hoglund, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025 Obviously, turning up in a phone booth causes its own hilarity, but the goofy pairing with an incredibly quotable script make this a fun and lighthearted movie for all to enjoy. Grace Dean, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025 At the same time, Angelou is routinely reduced to an unthreatening avatar of inspirational platitudes, her work often overlooked by academics and critics even as her most quotable quips circulate endlessly. TIME, 28 Jan. 2025 Drake clearly took some inspiration from her, interpolating her flow and even adopting a few of her most quotable lines. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quotable

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quotable was in 1811

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Quotable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quotable. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

quotable

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

More from Merriam-Webster on quotable

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!