consumable

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adjective

con·​sum·​able kən-ˈsü-mə-bəl 

: capable of being consumed

consumable goods

consumable

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noun

: something (such as food or fuel) that is consumable

—usually plural

Examples of consumable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This reflects Connecticut’s deliberate policy decision to regulate rather than prohibit consumable hemp products. — John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026

The seasonal treat will be available in instant-consumable snack-size packs, as well as regular and king-size bars and a six-pack made for sharing. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Noun

Add the cost of tires, consumables, a thirsty engine, and the fact that cars are all so ludicrously expensive to begin with these days, and soon the whole thing starts to look unsustainable. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026

Morpho also supports a refillable ink cartridge system, giving users more control over consumables and allowing advanced users to explore compatible ink solutions for specialized workflows. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1547, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1722, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for consumable

• presumable