digestible

adjective

di·​gest·​ible dī-ˈje-stə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
də-
Synonyms of digestiblenext
: capable of being digested

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During long or intense workouts, rapidly digestible fuel—like gels, chews, sports drinks, or even a bowl of white pasta after a grueling run—can be exactly what an athlete needs. Outside, 24 Mar. 2026 Welcome to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s first Roundup Review, our new format that will highlight a broader range of restaurants with short, easily digestible overviews. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 19 Mar. 2026 Prebiotics are non-digestible plant fibers that serve as food for beneficial gut bacteria. Joy Emeh, Health, 16 Mar. 2026 The novel refuses to package trans lives as tragic or easily digestible. Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestible

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of digestible was in the 14th century

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“Digestible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestible. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

digestible

adjective
di·​gest·​ible dī-ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
də-
: capable of being digested
digestibility
-ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē
noun

Medical Definition

digestible

adjective
di·​gest·​ible -ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
: capable of being digested

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