plural edibles
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: 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
Barbara W. Fash et al.… there were not many complaints about the quality of the edibles and potables dispensed in the … reception room …—James Lardner
James LardnerEating all their meals out, the only edibles they keep in their home are chocolate kisses.—Shelley Levitt and Mary Huzinec
Shelley Levitt and Mary Huzinec2
: 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
Jack DelaneyLike alcohol, edibles can only be sold legally at licensed "dispensaries" to those 21 or older.—Sharlene Johnson
Sharlene JohnsonExamples of edible in a Sentence
Adjective
a plant with edible leaves
All of the decorations on the gingerbread house were edible.
Noun
even if the storm turns out to be a blizzard, there are enough edibles in the refrigerator to last us a week
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
It’s loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, provides vitamin D (a nutrient many older adults run low on) and contains calcium from the soft, edible bones.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Hollis Karoly, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
According to SFGate’s reporting on the rise of CBN sleep products, CBN edibles grew from 4% to approximately 25% of the edibles category between 2020 and 2025, representing a 525% increase in market share.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
These gardens are designed to include layers of edible plants, from a tall fruit tree canopy down to berry bushes and root vegetables in the ground.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
It’s loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, provides vitamin D (a nutrient many older adults run low on) and contains calcium from the soft, edible bones.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
For instance, psilocybin edibles are now available and increasingly popular.
—Hollis Karoly, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
According to SFGate’s reporting on the rise of CBN sleep products, CBN edibles grew from 4% to approximately 25% of the edibles category between 2020 and 2025, representing a 525% increase in market share.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edible. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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