edible

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adjective

ed·​i·​ble ˈe-də-bəl 

: fit to be eaten : eatable

edibility

ˌe-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

edibleness

ˈe-də-bəl-nəs 

noun

edible

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noun

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

… there were not many complaints about the quality of the edibles and potables dispensed in the … reception room …

—James Lardner

Eating all their meals out, the only edibles they keep in their home are chocolate kisses.

—Shelley Levitt and Mary Huzinec

2

: 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

Like alcohol, edibles can only be sold legally at licensed "dispensaries" to those 21 or older.

—Sharlene Johnson

Synonyms

Adjective

• comestible
• eatable
• eating
• esculent

Noun

• bread
• chow
• chuck [chiefly West]
• comestibles
• eatables
• eats
• fare
• food
• foodstuffs
• grub
• meat
• provender
• provisions
• table
• tucker [chiefly Australian]
• viands
• victuals
• vittles

Examples 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Because of this, there are many different habitats which help foster a wide range of wild edible plants. —Emily Cappiello, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

While the leaves are designed to act as protective coating for that core, the entire sprout is edible. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024

Noun

That’s why dispensaries and edibles manufacturers still primarily describe their products in a way their customers will understand: indica and sativa. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024

Paul added a layer to the party by showing up high out of his mind after Liz gave him edibles to help with his Parkinson’s. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edere to eat — more at eat

First Known Use

Adjective

1594, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

edible

adjective

ed·​i·​ble ˈed-ə-bəl 

: fit or safe to be eaten

edible fruit

edibility

ˌed-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

edible noun