digestible

adjective

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

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That allowed the producers to find the show’s voice and find its stories in easily digestible bites. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025 Too much food too quickly can overwhelm the dormant digestive system, so start your eating window with smaller portions of easily digestible foods that are not gas-producing (beans, lentils, broccoli, etc.) and avoid artificial sweeteners. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 1 Aug. 2025 Workshops and individual sessions are informative and accessible, breaking down complex medical info into digestible and actionable takeaways. Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025 Transforming large conglomerates into more affordable and digestible takeover targets is an essential part of the spinoff strategy. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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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