plural edibles
1
: something that is suitable or safe to eat : something edible
… growing mushrooms is becoming an increasingly popular activity. Growers come to Telluride for workshops in cultivating … exotic edibles …—
Barbara W. Fash et al.
: a food item
Barbara W. Fash et al.… there were not many complaints about the quality of the edibles and potables dispensed in the … reception room …—James Lardner
James LardnerEating all their meals out, the only edibles they keep in their home are chocolate kisses.—Shelley Levitt and Mary Huzinec
Shelley Levitt and Mary Huzinec2
: any of various food items containing THC
Cannabis edibles include chocolates, cookies, and gummies, and entrepreneurs are coming up with new cannabis-infused concoctions all the time.—Jack Delaney
Jack DelaneyLike alcohol, edibles can only be sold legally at licensed "dispensaries" to those 21 or older.—Sharlene Johnson
Sharlene JohnsonExamples of edible in a Sentence
Adjective
a plant with edible leaves
All of the decorations on the gingerbread house were edible.
Noun
even if the storm turns out to be a blizzard, there are enough edibles in the refrigerator to last us a week
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The edible lipstick is a replica of Doja Cat’s signature MAC shade, Lady Danger.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The outdoor grow was to be used for extraction, which is a process of removing cannabinoids from the plant for infusion in edibles or concentrates, not for smoking the plant.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
All species produce edible fruits and gorgeous red to red-orange fall foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The edible lipstick is a replica of Doja Cat’s signature MAC shade, Lady Danger.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
The industry has grown since 2019 when the state and legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp, opening the door to products that come in forms like drinks, edibles and vapes that can produce a high and are easily accessible at stores across Texas.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The outdoor grow was to be used for extraction, which is a process of removing cannabinoids from the plant for infusion in edibles or concentrates, not for smoking the plant.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edible. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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