Meaning & Definition of word "Consumable"

Consumable

/kənˈsjuː.mə.bəl/

noun:

  • 1. An item that can be used up or consumed, typically referring to materials or products that are intended for use and are not meant to be reused.
    • Example: The store specializes in selling office supplies, including various consumables like printer ink and paper.
  • 2. Items such as food or other products that are intended to be consumed.
    • Example: At the end of the event, we donated all the leftover consumables to the local shelter.

adjective:

  • 1. Referring to something that is intended to be used up or consumed.
    • Example: The lab provided us with all the necessary consumable supplies for the experiment.
  • 2. Describing products that are meant for single use and are disposed of after consumption.
    • Example: The company focuses on creating eco-friendly consumable items that do not harm the environment.

Etymology

From consume + -able, meaning 'able to be consumed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

consumable goods:

Products that can be consumed and are typically used up quickly.

consumable resources:

Resources that are utilized in a process and are depleted after use.

Related Words

consume:

To use up a resource or expend something.

expendable:

Able to be used up and not meant to be reused.

Slang Meanings of consumable