edible

adjective

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ed·i·ble | \ ˈe-də-bəl

Definition of edible

(Entry 1 of 2)

: fit to be eaten : eatable

edible

noun

plural edibles

Definition of edible (Entry 2 of 2)

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 … 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

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Other Words from edible

Adjective

edibility \ ˌe-də-ˈbi-lə-tē

\ noun

edibleness \ ˈe-də-bəl-nəs

\ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for edible

Synonyms: Adjective

Synonyms: Noun

Antonyms: Adjective

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 Web: Adjective Seaweed -- yes, the brownish-green ribbons and bundles of oceanic plantlike matter that wash up on beaches -- is in fact edible. — Casey Barber, CNN, 21 July 2022 Okra flowers and leaves are edible, both cooked and raw. — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 18 July 2022 My go-to table styling trick is that almost everything should be edible. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 July 2022 Wondering if the cooked chicken in your fridge is still edible? — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 26 June 2022 Loquats are every bit as messy as jacarandas but are at least edible and delicious — same with figs. — Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 The team of students tested a variety of ingredients before choosing the combination that was edible and safe but strong enough to contain larger wraps. — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 20 May 2022 Lots of plants, both edible and ornamental, can get powdery mildew. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2022 The Seed Library is intended to help the community in creating edible and ornamental home and community gardens. — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2022 See More

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