edible
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- edibility noun
- edibleness noun
- nonedibility noun
- nonedible adjective
- nonedibleness noun
- unedible adjective
Etymology
Origin of edible
First recorded in 1605–15; from Late Latin edibilis, equivalent to ed(ere) “to eat” + -ibilis adjective suffix; eat ( def. ), -ible
Example Sentences
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She would only have to brush the snow aside with her trunk or her foot, to be able to find something edible underneath.
From Literature
The potluck functioned primarily as a social technology — a practical, edible reason for people to linger together after the service.
From Salon
It accumulated in higher concentrations throughout the plant, including the edible carrot roots, tomato fruits, and lettuce leaves.
From Science Daily
This year's offerings include the "Best in Show," the "Golden Cut Margarita," the "Maestro Martini" and "The Sequel," made with gold vanilla edible paint streaked along the side.
From Barron's
To make the product, the team used honey from native bees as a natural, edible solvent to draw out beneficial compounds from cocoa shells, a byproduct typically discarded during chocolate production.
From Science Daily
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