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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Wilder’s film, for all its offbeat humor and quotable zingers, was always about the ugliness of Hollywood and the monstrous cruelty of an industry that drains its players like a vampire does its victims. Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024 Like crème de la crème on the soufflé of Bernardo’s inviting voice, the words of dozens of quotable French notables are also shared, dotted amid images; their insights, secrets and joys about the good life in this inimitable country ring clear. Laura Manske, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 Amidst countless memorable moments and quotable lines, one scene will always stand out from the pack: Jack Rabbit Slim's Twist Contest. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2024 Made on a budget of $400,000, the independent film went on to earn $44 million at the worldwide box office and has grown into a comedy classic, thanks to its quirky characters, ridiculously quotable off-the-wall dialogue and a finicky llama named Tina. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for quotable 

Word History

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 8 Nov. 2024.

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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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