plural edibles
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: 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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Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Sustainably grown and non-GMO, this pineapple features a lighter, brighter color and a smaller core, meaning more edible fruit per serving.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Enquirer Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
As a result, a flurry of drinks, vapes, edibles, and smokable buds — many with the potential to get users high — are now widely available on store shelves across Wisconsin.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).
—Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Sustainably grown and non-GMO, this pineapple features a lighter, brighter color and a smaller core, meaning more edible fruit per serving.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
State lawmakers have discussed ways to regulate drinks, edibles and other products containing THC derived from hemp but have yet to pass a law.
—Enquirer Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
As a result, a flurry of drinks, vapes, edibles, and smokable buds — many with the potential to get users high — are now widely available on store shelves across Wisconsin.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edible. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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