edible

adjective

ˈe-də-bəl How to pronounce edible (audio)
Definition of ediblenext
as in eating
suitable for use as food edible plant products

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Recent Examples of edible These are the edible ones worth the trip, the candy-bowl staples and a build-it-yourself project or two. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026 Gourmand fragrances with their edible, dessert-like notes remain everywhere, but perfumer Alberto Morillas predicts the category is drifting toward something more complex. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Her special talent was to make historic gardening techniques and designs accessible for the average gardener, championing the potager—which combines flowers with useful, edible plants—and creating gardens for Elton John and the then Prince of Wales. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 On the not-so-conventional side, Jala offers a line of food dipped and suited in edible, 24-karat gold paper. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edible
  1. eating
  2. eatable
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of eating
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  • 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
Definition of eatable

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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edible. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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