digestible

adjective

di·​gest·​ible dī-ˈje-stə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
də-
Synonyms of digestiblenext
: capable of being digested

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The actor breaking down that concept in digestible terms is González, a rising star who plays store clerk Violeta. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 May 2026 The film, designed to be easily digestible and viewed online, is split into four short chapters on affordability, resiliency, health and the increasing utility of public-private partnerships between governments and developers. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026 The Pink Opaque, the 1986 compilation that was positioned as America’s introduction to the Cocteau Twins, is a more digestible selection of EP tracks and album cuts, but Lullabies to Violaine is worth diving into as a richly varied corner of the band’s discography. Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026 Broccoli is low in digestible carbohydrates, high in fiber, nutrient-dense, and is packed with compounds that can support stable blood sugars and metabolic health. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestible

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of digestible was in the 14th century

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“Digestible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestible. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

digestible

adjective
di·​gest·​ible dī-ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
də-
: capable of being digested
digestibility
-ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē
noun

Medical Definition

digestible

adjective
di·​gest·​ible -ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
: capable of being digested

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