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 of edible

Adjective

• eating
• eatable

Noun

• food
• provisions
• bread

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

To the couple’s surprise, the lush design featured edible elements of cauliflower heads and leafy cabbage. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Other edible mushrooms, like morels, are only edible when fully cooked. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

Noun

This scientific understanding is enabling cultivators to engineer diverse, less pungent strains and driving innovation in discreet, low-odor products like edibles and vapes. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Their foraging experience is led by master forager, Clay Morris, and explores Virginia’s edibles such as wild mushrooms and ramps. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for edible

• credible
• incredible
• inedible

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