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 …—
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: 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 JohnsonSynonyms
Examples of edible in a Sentence
Adjective
a plant with edible leaves
All of the decorations on the gingerbread house were edible.
Recent Examples on the WebSteve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Just before serving, top each with a sprinkle of edible flowers.
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Serve up a showstopping dessert for your Mother's Day tea.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
The edible fruit can be used to make jelly, but watch for thorns on the shrub’s canes.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
One company offering a low dose Delta 8 edible is nama.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Parmesan is also, of course, the name of the province’s most famous edible contribution to humanity.
—Molly Young, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Biodiesel, including biodiesel feedstock and other edible oils, constitutes the largest refined petroleum import, averaging 3,000 barrels per day (BPD) in 2023.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The average person wastes 79 kilograms (174 pounds) of food each year, meaning at least one billion meals of edible food are wasted in households each day, the report found.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
The mind-blowing cakes, which have been trending lately, feature an outer layer — usually made from edible paper — that is burned away to reveal a hidden message or design underneath.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Patrick Martin, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Oral administration Capsules and edibles are a convenient way to consume CBD oil.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Although Alpen Group is licensing Wana’s proprietary formulations, the edibles will be slightly different from those available in Colorado.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Delta 8 products are also commonly available in edibles resembling snack foods like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, gummy worms, and Pop Rocks.
—Nicholas Florko, STAT, 12 Mar. 2024
Police identified one student as the distributor of the edibles and brought them and their parents to the police station for further investigation, authorities said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2024
Unlike previous proposals, the bill from Assembly Republicans would allow most forms of cannabis, including concentrates, oils, tinctures, edibles, pills, topical creams and vapors, among others.
—Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2024
State regulators have sought to prevent customers from getting too high, but some medical marijuana advocates have complained that the limit will remove some of the most popular edibles from the market.
—Brad Branan, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
At least nine middle school students were given marijuana edibles by a fellow classmate, Michigan cops say.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Benny’s favorite chocolate cupcakes were topped with edible copies of his Topps baseball cards.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Just before serving, top each with a sprinkle of edible flowers.
14 of 18
Tea Party Dessert: Lavender-Honey Lemon Tart
View Recipe
Serve up a showstopping dessert for your Mother's Day tea.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
The edible fruit can be used to make jelly, but watch for thorns on the shrub’s canes.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
One company offering a low dose Delta 8 edible is nama.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Parmesan is also, of course, the name of the province’s most famous edible contribution to humanity.
—Molly Young, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Biodiesel, including biodiesel feedstock and other edible oils, constitutes the largest refined petroleum import, averaging 3,000 barrels per day (BPD) in 2023.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The average person wastes 79 kilograms (174 pounds) of food each year, meaning at least one billion meals of edible food are wasted in households each day, the report found.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
The mind-blowing cakes, which have been trending lately, feature an outer layer — usually made from edible paper — that is burned away to reveal a hidden message or design underneath.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Noun
There is a movement toward establishing a unit dose for edibles and limiting how much THC can be consumed at once.
—Patrick Martin, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Oral administration Capsules and edibles are a convenient way to consume CBD oil.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Although Alpen Group is licensing Wana’s proprietary formulations, the edibles will be slightly different from those available in Colorado.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Delta 8 products are also commonly available in edibles resembling snack foods like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, gummy worms, and Pop Rocks.
—Nicholas Florko, STAT, 12 Mar. 2024
Police identified one student as the distributor of the edibles and brought them and their parents to the police station for further investigation, authorities said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2024
Unlike previous proposals, the bill from Assembly Republicans would allow most forms of cannabis, including concentrates, oils, tinctures, edibles, pills, topical creams and vapors, among others.
—Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2024
State regulators have sought to prevent customers from getting too high, but some medical marijuana advocates have complained that the limit will remove some of the most popular edibles from the market.
—Brad Branan, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
At least nine middle school students were given marijuana edibles by a fellow classmate, Michigan cops say.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edible. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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