: something (such as food or fuel) that is consumable
—usually used in plural
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
The set is consumable in 20- and 21-track editions on streaming and digital retailers, with a pair of digital-only 22-track archive editions also offering an exclusive bonus track each.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The latest probes expand the list of items that could be exposed to higher tariffs to include personal protective equipment such as surgical masks, N95 respirators, gloves and other medical consumables, including syringes, needles and prescription drugs.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Apple Among various fruit peels that are consumable, the apple peel stands out as one of the most beneficial to include in your diet.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
The set is consumable in 20- and 21-track editions on streaming and digital retailers, with a pair of digital-only 22-track archive editions also offering an exclusive bonus track each.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
Scott Morris, Walmart’s senior vice president of private brands food, consumables, and manufacturing, told The Associated Press that 90% of Walmart’s private label foods don’t contain synthetic dyes.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The latest probes expand the list of items that could be exposed to higher tariffs to include personal protective equipment such as surgical masks, N95 respirators, gloves and other medical consumables, including syringes, needles and prescription drugs.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Consumable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumable. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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