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

• consumability noun
• nonconsumable adjective
• unconsumable adjective

Etymology

Origin of consumable

First recorded in 1635–45; consume + -able

Example Sentences

The letter said the FDA received more than 125 reports of children or adults who experienced adverse effects to a THC consumable from Jan. 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022.

From Reuters

“We do not have clean water for even cleaning ourselves. We are surrounded by water but we do not have any consumable water,” the 73-year-old Kuttappassera said.

From Seattle Times

The Italian game was being transformed into a tawdry consumable, which may explain why it is in such a parlous state these days.

From BBC

The discount store chain said the introduction of additional price points up to $5, strong demand for consumable products, seasonal items and general merchandise, as well as fresh product offerings contributed to same-store sales growth.

From Reuters

The discount store chain, like many other U.S. retailers, has seen a slowdown in demand for discretionary products such as houseware and apparel in favor of more need-based consumable goods.

From Reuters

Related Words

• accessible
• adaptable
• applicable
• convenient
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• useful
• valid
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