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 WebSarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 20 Apr. 2024
Sweet Treat: Mindy’s Bakery After winning a James Beard Award for outstanding pastry chef, running a successful restaurant, and launching a massively successful edible cannabis brand, what’s left for Mindy Segal to do?
—Ari Bendersky, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Unlike the ubiquitous Eureka, Meyers have an edible rind, and the whole lemon can be added to the salsa.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
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.
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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
Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024
Perennial edibles such as asparagus, artichokes, berries, and fruit trees are also incorporated throughout the garden.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
That is, some people may not enjoy edibles while others may completely avoid inhaled products for health reasons.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Upon testing, officers determined the substances were cocaine and edibles.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
But even many pot businesses, such as dispensaries and edibles manufacturers, don’t want employees consuming during the work day.
—Peter Hecht, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
Vapes and edibles followed in terms of most common ways to consume.
—Dana Ferguson, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2024
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
Adjective
What’s the difference between edible cannabis and smoking weed?
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 20 Apr. 2024
Sweet Treat: Mindy’s Bakery After winning a James Beard Award for outstanding pastry chef, running a successful restaurant, and launching a massively successful edible cannabis brand, what’s left for Mindy Segal to do?
—Ari Bendersky, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Unlike the ubiquitous Eureka, Meyers have an edible rind, and the whole lemon can be added to the salsa.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
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
Noun
The unofficial holiday involves a celebration of pot in its various forms, including a growing category of edibles and drinks infused with THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol), two chemicals found in the marijuana and hemp plants.
—Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024
Perennial edibles such as asparagus, artichokes, berries, and fruit trees are also incorporated throughout the garden.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
That is, some people may not enjoy edibles while others may completely avoid inhaled products for health reasons.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Upon testing, officers determined the substances were cocaine and edibles.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
But even many pot businesses, such as dispensaries and edibles manufacturers, don’t want employees consuming during the work day.
—Peter Hecht, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
Vapes and edibles followed in terms of most common ways to consume.
—Dana Ferguson, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2024
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
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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edible. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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