edible

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adjective

ed·​i·​ble ˈe-də-bəl How to pronounce edible (audio)
: fit to be eaten : eatable
edibility noun
edibleness 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 ediblesBarbara 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

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
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Adjective
Growing edible florals in your garden provides you versatile flowers for crafting, cooking, and baking. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025 The Blind Butcher Shoppe is a favorite spot for locals hoping to bring home dinner, but their selection of artisanal pantry items like pickles, preserves, and more are worth checking out for those looking to bring an edible souvenir home. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
Inside his room were some THC edibles and a vial of testosterone. Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025 Farmacy started with products like edibles, flower, and concentrates and have continued to build with beverages, capsules, cartridges, pre-rolls and extracts for vaping, tinctures, CBD topicals and sleep aids. Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for edible

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of edible was in 1594

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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edible. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

edible

adjective
ed·​i·​ble ˈed-ə-bəl How to pronounce edible (audio)
: fit or safe to be eaten
edible fruit
edibility noun
edible noun

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