as in edible
suitable for use as food
a survival course in which you learn which wild plants are eatable
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of eatable
Via a show kitchen, diners will be able to watch chefs prepare the tasting menu, inspired by a knotted garden, which is believed to always contain something green, in flower, or eatable.
—
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2023
The remaining trees are Adirondack crabapple trees, another fragrant tree that blooms white flowers bearing dime-sized apple-like fruit and autumn brilliance serviceberry or juneberry, which Desotelle said bears an eatable fruit that’s a cross between an apple and a blueberry.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2022
And love the not-too-sugary bread-and-butter pickles. Fries: More crisp, golden matchsticks (seasoned with garlic, shallots, chives and lots of salt) and compulsively eatable. Price: $16.
—Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 25 June 2021
In 1998, blue was added, later followed by the options of eatable enticements using green and orange tones.
—Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2018
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2023
The remaining trees are Adirondack crabapple trees, another fragrant tree that blooms white flowers bearing dime-sized apple-like fruit and autumn brilliance serviceberry or juneberry, which Desotelle said bears an eatable fruit that’s a cross between an apple and a blueberry.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2022
And love the not-too-sugary bread-and-butter pickles. Fries: More crisp, golden matchsticks (seasoned with garlic, shallots, chives and lots of salt) and compulsively eatable. Price: $16.
—Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 25 June 2021
In 1998, blue was added, later followed by the options of eatable enticements using green and orange tones.
—Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eatable
Adjective
-
The result is a cookie with a crispy-bottomed cookie that’s very soft and almost edible cookie dough-like on the inside.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
-
New foods created for the 70th anniversary include Celebration Churro with purple ube sugar and Celebration Beignet with an edible candle, as well as nostalgic eats inspired by the past with a modern spin, like the Mickey Hat Cookie.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Adjective
-
Another Internet-famous eating style is the keto diet, with minimal carbohydrates.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
-
There will also be a chicken wings eating contest from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and a burger eating contest from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Non-eating attractions include an artist alley, a communal mural, a family fun zone, a beer garden and two stages of live music.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Eatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatable. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share