Synonyms

eatable

American

[ee-tuh-buhl] / ˈi tə bəl /

adjective

edible.

noun

Usually eatables. articles of food.

eatable British

/ ˈiːtəbəl /

adjective

fit or suitable for eating; edible

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Other Word Forms

noneatable adjective
uneatable adjective

Etymology

Origin of eatable

First recorded in 1475–85; eat + -able

Example Sentences

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“Essential eatables such as chickpeas and almonds are being sent through the same channels,” Ruhela said.

From Washington Times

“Essential eatables such as gram and almonds are being sent through the same channels,” Ruhela said.

From Seattle Times

Breakfast-time came at last, and this morning the porridge was not burnt; the quality was eatable, the quantity small.

From Literature

"When we started working on the breakfast sandwich, the biggest qualifications were — is it eatable? Like, can you have it on your lap in the car? And will it sit for a while?"

From Salon

“I will definitely buy some. I tried it last year and realized that even its core is eatable. Now I love its juicy sweet taste,” one user wrote.

From BBC

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