quotable

adjective

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

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The brands cited in AI answers are the ones that say something quotable. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The screenplay by Christopher Nolan and his brother Jonathan contains enough quotable lines to fill a notebook. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Beth Dutton is a forever meme and so quotable, as are Beth and Rip together. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, who also helmed the first two Scary Movies, White Chicks quickly became a fan favorite and one of the most quotable movies of the early aughts. — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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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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