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 used in plural

Examples of consumable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Because clothing is a consumable good that wears out, it can reasonably be evaluated on a unit-price basis, much like cost per use. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Why cost per wear could reshape sustainable fashion Clothing is a consumable good that wears out, so it can reasonably be judged on a unit-price basis. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

Noun

Much of that volume is shelf-stable items and consumables. — Bloomberg, Daily News, 27 Jan. 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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1547, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1722, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for consumable

• presumable