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
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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Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
To up their chances of success, hunters may want to lure deer with edible bait such as apples or corn.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Nov. 2025
In that respect, ornamental trees and shrubs are no different from edibles.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Fortunately, the skin is edible and can be eaten when cooked properly.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
To up their chances of success, hunters may want to lure deer with edible bait such as apples or corn.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Whether there’s also a cancer risk associated with marijuana edibles is an area for future study, Lee says.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Nov. 2025
In that respect, ornamental trees and shrubs are no different from edibles.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edible. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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