chewable

[ choo-uh-buhl ]

/ ˈtʃu ə bəl /

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adjective

capable of being chewed: chewable aspirin.

noun

something that can be chewed: Now that the baby is getting its teeth, add chewables to its diet.

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Origin of chewable

First recorded in 1840–50; chew + -able

un·chew·a·ble, adjective

The child-shaped chewables were launched in the late 1970s in Ontario, Canada, as “Mars Men” to capitalize on the global space craze, and in recent years, new flavors and sizes have appeared on store shelves.
The best Halloween candy according to our staff|Washington Post Staff|October 25, 2021|Washington Post
Like gummy worms and bears, these literally bite-size models are a type of chewable gelatin-based candy.
Father-son bond inspires sweets that model the shapes of molecules|Carmen Drahl|June 30, 2021|Science News For Students
Developed with your junior dog in mind, these chewable puppy vitamins contain the full spectrum of minerals and vitamins.
Best dog vitamins: Nutrients and supplements to boost your pet’s health|Irena Collaku|June 16, 2021|Popular-Science
Boost your older pooch’s daily nutrition with this affordable and chewable multivitamin.
Best dog vitamins: Nutrients and supplements to boost your pet’s health|Irena Collaku|June 16, 2021|Popular-Science

Nutri-Vet The Nutri-Vet Multi-Vite chewable puppy vitamins are liver-flavored, meaning it can also be used as a treat while in puppy training mode.
Best dog vitamins: Nutrients and supplements to boost your pet’s health|Irena Collaku|June 16, 2021|Popular-Science
The irony in it all is that our bodies need, if not crave, Vitamin D—and more than a chewable tablet.
Is the Facekini the Future of Beachwear?|Justin Jones|August 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bradley and I can eat anything that's chewable, and drink anything that will pour, but you can't.
Triplanetary|Edward Elmer Smith
And he's eat everything that's chewable on the reservation already.
The Woman-Haters|Joseph C. Lincoln