eatable

adjective

ˈē-tə-bəl How to pronounce eatable (audio)
Definition of eatablenext
as in edible
suitable for use as food a survival course in which you learn which wild plants are eatable

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Recent Examples of eatable Via a show kitchen, diners will be able to watch chefs prepare the tasting menu, inspired by a knotted garden, which is believed to always contain something green, in flower, or eatable. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2023 In 1998, blue was added, later followed by the options of eatable enticements using green and orange tones. — Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatable
  1. edible
  2. eating
Adjective
  • They're packaged quite perfectly for gift-giving in a gift set of four mini bars that are just as exciting to unwrap as an (edible) holiday treat.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Jalebi Chat — accented with nylon sev (a thin, crispy Indian snack made from chickpea flour) and silver varaq (a thin, edible sheet of silver used in South Asian treats).
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of edible
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  • In addition to guidelines that prohibit explicit pro-eating disorder content, Instagram and TikTok have dedicated pages about getting help for eating disorders.
    — Jordyn Tovey, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
  • Sporks have come a long way from their humble beginnings in Rhode Island, and as the traveler’s preferred eating utensil, they’re destined to go ever further.
    — James Stout, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Eatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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