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 JohnsonSynonyms
Examples 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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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025
Only one entry, Denver Bone Broth, focused on making offal more edible to humans.
—Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the spa has a small dispensary counter that sells marijuana flower, joints, edibles and other products for guests to enjoy before and after their service.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Sweet alyssum and stock, which are members of the mustard family (that includes cabbage and broccoli) are winter bloomers with both leaves and flowers that are edible.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025
Only one entry, Denver Bone Broth, focused on making offal more edible to humans.
—Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
This venture offered diverse products, from flowers to edibles, reflecting Snoop’s commitment to quality and authenticity.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the spa has a small dispensary counter that sells marijuana flower, joints, edibles and other products for guests to enjoy before and after their service.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edible. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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