How to Use edible in a Sentence

edible

1 of 2 adjective
  • All of the decorations on the gingerbread house were edible.
  • Each part past the root is edible, so don't toss the white part!
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2023
  • The key is to choose fruits like apples that have edible skin (and then eat the skin!).
    Kaitlyn Phoenix, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The kit comes with edible paint and markers, as well as a paint brush.
    Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Those farms then grow the seed the rest of the way into the edible adults that can be shucked and served with mignonette sauce and a slice of lemon.
    Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Add edible fruit-bearing trees, shrubs and vines to the landscape. 68.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The edible rind is also mild, so that every bite is like a new taste.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • As a the seal swims toward the presumably edible item, a gull swoops in and tries to claim it for itself.
    Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The fruit of the common fig is edible and can be eaten fresh, dried, baked, or cooked in preserves.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
  • These young beet greens are edible and could be added to salads.
    Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2023
  • The leaves of the rhubarb plant are famously toxic—only the bright red stems are edible.
    Torie Cox, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023
  • What's in our trash? More than 30% of the state's trash is made up of food that was once edible or food scraps like peels, bones or coffee grounds.
    Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2023
  • The inner flesh of the fruit is purple, white, or red and spiked with tiny black seeds (completely edible).
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Note: Not every seaweed is edible and some can be toxic to the body.
    Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2023
  • This little knobs along the stalk are perfectly edible and will soften as the spears cook.
    Jessica Hanners, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The researchers looked at the ingestion of edible cannabis with known amounts of THC in about 80 children under 6 years old.
    Sarah Cottrell, Parents, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Your first meats may be edible, of course, but you will be far removed from the pitmasters that have been doing it for ages.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Gently press small edible blooms or sprinkles into the top and sides of the cake before serving.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
  • After the edible treat was gone, the puppies would chew on the bones for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, but these toys are so small that dogs will outgrow them quickly.
    Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • Many readers say this is one of the market’s best guides to edible plants, despite the small number of plants highlighted.
    Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The skin tender is edible like that of a delicata squash.
    Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Today: Are fruit stickers, um, edible? You’re splayed out on the beach like a jellyfish.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 22 July 2023
  • And give edible flowers and herbs a twist into their own bow shapes on salads or main dishes.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Water with a lot of air in it creates foggy ice, which won’t show off the edible glitter as well as crystal clear ice.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The store introduced edible coffee cups to its menu so customers can drink their coffee in a wafer cup, then eat it.
    Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Pulses Pulses, the edible seeds of plants in the legume family, include things like chickpeas, lentils, and cow peas.
    Lauren Manaker, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Eva and Robert also have tables and chairs set up on the back porch, which is lined with railing planters that are blooming with edible greenery.
    Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 25 May 2023
  • Fun fact: The pretty round leaves and flowers are edible and make a great garnish for salads or cocktails!
    Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 26 July 2023
  • That procedure left the lobster alive and well, and also edible.
    Neil Genzlinger, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
  • Study the poisonous wild plants most confused as edible plants and if ever in doubt, pass on foraging.
    Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 2023
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edible

2 of 2 noun
  • The studies have also found that 97% of the children find the edibles at home.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The kitchen in the basement will soon start producing edibles.
    Erick Trickey, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Researchers did not look for a difference in the health status of those who smoke cannabis and those who consume edibles.
    Byerin Prater, Fortune Well, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Many of the foods central to Appalachia—such as corn and wild edibles like mushrooms and ramps—came directly from Cherokees.
    Rebecca Nagle, Bon Appétit, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The effects of hemp topicals like these tend to take longer to kick in than vaping or taking an edible.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2022
  • The bill would have allowed patients to get a prescription for products like edibles and oils, which contain low amounts of THC.
    Irving Mejia-Hilario, Dallas News, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The hunter gatherer instinct for wild edibles takes hold.
    Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The biggest differences between tinctures and edibles are the speed of delivery and how long the effects last.
    Kathleen Felton, Health, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Kim now runs a gourmet edibles company, but Beran recently brought back a version of the sandwich for the restaurant’s new bar menu.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Don't miss the chance to indulge in a meal of wild edibles and game meats at the Vagabundina Koliba (Vagabond's Cabin) mountain hut, where the nettle bread is a real treat.
    Anja Mutic, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2023
  • The breakdown process of delta 8 THC can differ based on consumption methods such as smoking or edibles.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2023
  • This makes edibles an excellent choice for those seeking long-lasting relief or a stronger high.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Hanson even grows indoors under lights during the winter to provide fresh edibles in the off-season.
    Jenna Kashou, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2023
  • Distillate is a liquid extract of a cannabis plant that is commonly used in vape cartridges and edibles.
    Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Most edibles, including vegetables and herbs, need full sun to thrive.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Each night, between 8 and 10 p.m., workers will be handing out free gummy edibles.
    Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Anxious consumers have turned to weed and edibles for relief as treatments for their ailments have become harder to find.
    Andrea Petersen and Julie Wernau, WSJ, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Using the machete will save the edge on your survival knife for things like cleaning harvested game and processing wild edibles.
    Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Shop plenty of loose-leaf teas at Hemp & Tea Company, in addition to edibles and cannabis flower.
    Kristen Kornbluth, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Plus, the brand offers a variety of CBD products, from tinctures to edibles, to cater to different preferences and needs.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2023
  • What's the deal with edibles and breastfeeding or chestfeeding?
    Sarah Cottrell, Parents, 31 July 2023
  • He’s transformed into a cat and a raccoon-like critter, and can become possessed with the power to shoot fireballs, all thanks to various plants or edibles.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Favorite foods include crinum lily, amaryllis and day lily plants, but they may be found on other ornamentals and edibles.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2023
  • The study did not specifically look at the risks of smoking marijuana compared to edibles.
    Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024
  • In states where these compounds are legal, consumers may find a wider range of options, including vape cartridges, edibles, tinctures, and more.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2023
  • Because its absorbed under the tongue, the ensuing high is more immediate, but not as strong, compared to an edible.
    Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2023
  • When delta 8 is consumed through edibles, such as gummies or capsules, the onset of effects can take longer, typically 30 minutes to 2 hours.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Smoking cannabis or consuming it in edibles is forbidden under the law.
    Jemma Stephenson, al, 28 July 2023
  • The resulting product is a clear, viscous liquid that can be used in a variety of ways, including in edibles, vape cartridges, and tinctures.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Sep. 2023
  • In total, edibles generated about $2 billion in sales last year, up nearly 6 percent from the year prior.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2023

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