chewable

American  

[choo-uh-buhl] / ˈtʃu ə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being chewed.

   chewable aspirin.

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noun

1. something that can be chewed.

   Now that the baby is getting teeth, add chewables to his diet.

Other Word Forms

• unchewable
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of chewable

First recorded in 1840–50; chew + -able

Example Sentences

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chewable

How Whirlpool’s decision to abandon global markets backfired when the U.S. entered a housing slump—and why it’s now betting on chewable nugget ice to lead a turnaround.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Supreme Court revived a lawsuit by the maker of Jack Daniel’s in a trademark clash over a chewable dog toy designed to mimic the iconic whiskey bottle.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 8, 2023

She settled on chewable ibuprofen tablets for her kids.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2022

And you want to keep squirrels from damaging the feeder, so look for something that isn’t breakable or chewable.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2022

I stop listening, fold over the top of the chewable medication packet, and tuck it back into my purse.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith