as in edible
suitable for use as food
some mushrooms are comfortably comestible, but others are decidedly poisonous
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Recent Examples of comestible
Where there were once ingredients, there is now a comestible.
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Ryan Chapman, The New Yorker, 15 July 2022
For the next several weeks, acres of gingham blankets will be unfurled in grassy parkscapes coast to coast upon which thousands of wicker hampers will disgorge their comestible contents for the benefit of those who wish to dine al fresco.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022
As far as comestible trends, Barcelona has long been a lab for innovation both within Spain and abroad.
—Lauren Mowery, USA TODAY, 19 June 2017
Ryan Chapman, The New Yorker, 15 July 2022
For the next several weeks, acres of gingham blankets will be unfurled in grassy parkscapes coast to coast upon which thousands of wicker hampers will disgorge their comestible contents for the benefit of those who wish to dine al fresco.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022
As far as comestible trends, Barcelona has long been a lab for innovation both within Spain and abroad.
—Lauren Mowery, USA TODAY, 19 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comestible
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Across its 1,070-hectare spread—holding everything from edible gardens to cheese rooms and wine cellars—the options to spend your time are near-endless.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The stress test escalated quickly and Vendo refused requests for edible insects, firearms, even marijuana (legal in Arizona).—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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In addition to guidelines that prohibit explicit pro-eating disorder content, Instagram and TikTok have dedicated pages about getting help for eating disorders.—
Jordyn Tovey,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
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Sporks have come a long way from their humble beginnings in Rhode Island, and as the traveler’s preferred eating utensil, they’re destined to go ever further.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Comestible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comestible. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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