consumable

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adjective

con·​sum·​able kən-ˈsü-mə-bəl How to pronounce consumable (audio)
: 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

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Adjective
Each successive clip is both effortlessly consumable and wholly unsatisfying. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025 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
Noun
Bioprocessing core revenue was up high-single digits versus the year-ago period, driven by double-digit growth in sales of consumables. Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025 Buffett’s moves highlight a preference for sectors tied to everyday consumption and long-term goals, such as housing, energy, and consumables. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for consumable

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1547, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of consumable was in 1547

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“Consumable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumable. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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