consumable

American  

[kuhn-soo-muh-buhl] / kənˈsu mə bəl /

adjective

1. able or meant to be consumed, as by eating, drinking, or using.

   consumable goods.

2. liable to be used up or depleted.

   comsumable resources.

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noun

1. Usually consumables. something that is produced to be consumed, as processed food or fuel.

consumable British  

/ kənˈsjuːməbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being consumed

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noun

1. (usually plural) goods intended to be bought and used; consumer goods

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• consumability
  noun
• nonconsumable
  adjective
• unconsumable
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of consumable

First recorded in 1635–45; consume + -able

Example Sentences

The company gained market share across consumable and non-consumable categories during the quarter, CEO Todd Vasos said in a statement.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

For years, Walmart’s customer data has shown that more shoppers want simple, natural ingredients, said Scott Morris, senior vice president for food and consumable private brands at Walmart U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

A survey by Growth Spurt and Women in Data suggests that many parents are paying extra consumable fees of £15 a day.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

Pasteur established that consumable liquids like raw water and milk can harbor disease-causing pathogens.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2025

The problem with most people in a barter economy is that they’re just trading one consumable for another.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Related Words

• accessible
• adaptable
• applicable
• convenient
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• valid
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