: something (such as food or fuel) that is consumable
—usually used in plural
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Coated non-stick, by contrast, is a consumable no matter the price, so buy something on the cheap end and replace often.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Millionaire wealth is measured by investable assets, excluding individuals' primary residences, collectibles, consumables and consumer durable goods, consulting firm Capgemini said in its World Wealth Report 2026, released Thursday.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Adjective
Using cheap consumable materials costing only a few tens of euros per piece, the panels can be custom-fabricated to fit specific environments rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Coated non-stick, by contrast, is a consumable no matter the price, so buy something on the cheap end and replace often.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Noun
This is a generation that actually consumes its consumables.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Millionaire wealth is measured by investable assets, excluding individuals' primary residences, collectibles, consumables and consumer durable goods, consulting firm Capgemini said in its World Wealth Report 2026, released Thursday.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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“Consumable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumable. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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