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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Podcast Marketing Magic is a valuable destination for podcasters, primarily but not always independent, for making podcast marketing relatable, digestible, and accessible for podcasters at any stage of creation. Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The protein in eggs is also highly digestible, so your body can efficiently absorb and utilize it. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026 This means any type of bread containing digestible carbs will raise blood sugar levels to some degree, according to Soares. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 Television hosts must translate complex issues into easily digestible sound bites, said Republican strategist Matt Klink. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestible

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Jul. 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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