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
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The beautiful foliage and edible lavender-blue flowers also enhance the beauty of garden beds and containers.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2025
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Hemp's federal legalization would apply to products such as grains, oil, nuts, fiber and some edible leaves but not cannabinoid products.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The county’s southern portion of I-Drive, meanwhile, includes more eating and entertainment options, the 400-foot high Orlando Eye Ferris wheel, higher-end hotels, the Orange County Convention Center and SeaWorld’s theme parks.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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Another Internet-famous eating style is the keto diet, with minimal carbohydrates.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Eatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eatable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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