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 Take a two-hour walk through the garden with herbalist William Broen, who will give a talk focusing on medicinal and edible plants native to California. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 There could be uses in agriculture as well, for selectively enhancing edible parts of plants, Theriot said. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 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 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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