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
In 1998, blue was added, later followed by the options of eatable enticements using green and orange tones.
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Philip Potempa,
Post-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2018
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2023
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
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Aegina’s most famous export—and other edible souvenirs at Mourtzis Pistachio and Traditional Sweets by the fish market in the port.
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Fresh herbs or edible flowers can easily be added to the top of a dessert after unpacking for a fresh finish that takes seconds.
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In addition to guidelines that prohibit explicit pro-eating disorder content, Instagram and TikTok have dedicated pages about getting help for eating disorders.
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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.
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“Eatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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