as in edible
suitable for use as food
a survival course in which you learn which wild plants are eatable
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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.
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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
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The Orange County campus’ beautiful garden hosts its annual spring sale, with hundreds of edible plants available, plus dozens of California native and nonnative plants.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Bvlgari signature cocktail – a bright blend of gin, Aperol, citrus, and a delicate foam stamped with edible gold – captures the hotel’s spirit in a single glass and is served in all its bars worldwide.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sporks have come a long way from their humble beginnings in Rhode Island, and as the traveler’s preferred eating utensil, they’re destined to go ever further.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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These food categories are staples for most eating patterns that experts recommend for general health and disease prevention.1 1.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Eatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatable. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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