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 This is a distant relative of the common edible ginger, that is reportedly edible too, but not very tasty. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 In terms of texture and flavor, these bite-size pancakes range from fluffy to pasty, sweet to bland, terrific to just barely edible. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 Caviar, edible gold and a $100 price tag reinvent the humble hot dog. — FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The methods of consumption and the taste profiles of the edible species vary. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 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
Adjective
  • 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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