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 …—
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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 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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Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
These were then arranged beautifully on individual plates with the creamy cod and sauce forming a white pool on the plate surrounded by green and yellow vegetables with pink edible flowers (see photo below).
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The research that has been done has largely been conducted on the effects of smoking cannabis, in contrast to other modes of consumption like edibles.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
Kyle Hagerty is a gardener with more than 20 years of experience in edible gardening who shares his tips on his popular account @urbanfarmstead.
—Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
These were then arranged beautifully on individual plates with the creamy cod and sauce forming a white pool on the plate surrounded by green and yellow vegetables with pink edible flowers (see photo below).
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
Among his goals, DeWine called for legislation to protect children from cannabis edibles and shield young people from marijuana advertising.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The research that has been done has largely been conducted on the effects of smoking cannabis, in contrast to other modes of consumption like edibles.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edible. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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