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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Harold Ramis' film is nearly a half-century old and as quotable as ever. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 25 July 2025 Beyond being one of the most indelible of all superhero movies, The Dark Knight might be among the most quotable. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025 Perhaps one of the most quotable is Catherine O'Hara's Moira Rose from this 2015-20 Canadian comedy, which aired on Pop TV. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 10 May 2025 Though the film captured a moment in time, Cher's magnetic charm and the script's forever quotable one-liners and '90s slang have continued to win over audiences of all ages. Julia Emmanuele, People.com, 19 July 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 19 Aug. 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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