1. Things that are suitable or acceptable to mention in polite conversation; topics that can be discussed openly.
Usage: Usually used in the plural; often used ironically or humorously to refer to things that are actually considered impolite or embarrassing to mention.
2. Undergarments or intimate clothing items; a euphemistic or humorous term.
Usage: informal; dated; euphemistic

Examples

• The weather and sports are safe mentionables at dinner parties.
• Politics and religion are not always mentionables in polite company.
• She changed the subject to more mentionables when the conversation became awkward.
• In Victorian times, certain topics were definitely not mentionables.
• He stuck to mentionables during the formal gathering to avoid offense.