: something that is highly pleasing or delicious
especially
: a delicious food item
pastries and other delectables
de·lec·ta·bil·i·ty
də̇ˌlektəˈbilətē 
dēˌ-,
-ətē,
-i
plural -es
: delectable quality or condition
Examples of delectable in a Sentence
Adjective
The meals he prepares are always delectable.
one of the most delectable men she's ever met
Noun (1)
a gourmet shop filled with delectables for every palate, albeit not for every pocketbook
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Janelle Burrell, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Where To Eat For quick, delectable bites, check out the dozens of food trucks gathering about a block from Centennial Olympic Park for Global Grub Alley, a quarter-mile food truck corridor along Walton Street.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
In fact, Bath and Body Works joined forces with Milk Bar to launch four new fragrances inspired by the confectioner’s delectables — Cinnamon Pretzel Cookie, Raspberry Holiday Pie Bar, Peppermint Bark Truffle and Cereal Milk Soft Serve — back in October.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Just like their delectable food, their commitment to giving back is as impactful as every bite.
—Janelle Burrell, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Where To Eat For quick, delectable bites, check out the dozens of food trucks gathering about a block from Centennial Olympic Park for Global Grub Alley, a quarter-mile food truck corridor along Walton Street.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Noun
All those delectables can be enjoy in BlueHouse’s open social areas, which include high-speed Wi-Fi and outlets at basically every seat.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
In fact, Bath and Body Works joined forces with Milk Bar to launch four new fragrances inspired by the confectioner’s delectables — Cinnamon Pretzel Cookie, Raspberry Holiday Pie Bar, Peppermint Bark Truffle and Cereal Milk Soft Serve — back in October.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delectable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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