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
  • Across the islands, artisanal cheesemakers and farmers growing root vegetables and edible flowers are cultivating the region’s rich ecosystem.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than swapping to a low-sodium diet, using a blend that features one particular peptide isolated from the edible Hypsizygus marmoreus mushroom could mean drastically reducing salt intake for your health, without sacrificing flavor.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 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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