Edible

/ˈɛd.ɪ.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Describing food that is prepared for consumption.

The edible items at the festival included a variety of local dishes.

Referring to food products that can be consumed safely.

Many flowers are not only beautiful but also edible, adding color to your dishes.

Suitable or safe for eating.

The mushrooms in the forest are not all edible; some are poisonous.

Fit to be eaten; consumable.

She prepared an edible arrangement of fruits and flowers for the party.

Capable of being eaten without adverse effects.

Only a small portion of the plant is edible, while the rest is toxic.

Middle French 'edible', from Latin 'edibilis', from 'edere' meaning 'to eat'.

edible arrangement

An artistic arrangement of food items, especially fruits or vegetables, designed to be consumed.

edible oils

Oils derived from plants or animals that are suitable for cooking and consumption.

comestible

Food that is fit to be eaten.

inedible

Not suitable for eating; not fit to be consumed.

Referring to a drug or substance that can be consumed as food.

Those brownies are edible if you like a little extra kick.

Used to describe food that is particularly delicious.

This dish is so good, it’s definitely edible!