plural edibles
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: something that is suitable or safe to eat : something edible
… growing mushrooms is becoming an increasingly popular activity. Growers come to Telluride for workshops in cultivating … exotic edibles …—
Barbara W. Fash et al.
: a food item
Barbara W. Fash et al.… there were not many complaints about the quality of the edibles and potables dispensed in the … reception room …—James Lardner
James LardnerEating all their meals out, the only edibles they keep in their home are chocolate kisses.—Shelley Levitt and Mary Huzinec
Shelley Levitt and Mary Huzinec2
: any of various food items containing THC
Cannabis edibles include chocolates, cookies, and gummies, and entrepreneurs are coming up with new cannabis-infused concoctions all the time.—Jack Delaney
Jack DelaneyLike alcohol, edibles can only be sold legally at licensed "dispensaries" to those 21 or older.—Sharlene Johnson
Sharlene JohnsonSynonyms
Examples of edible in a Sentence
Adjective
a plant with edible leaves
All of the decorations on the gingerbread house were edible.
Noun
even if the storm turns out to be a blizzard, there are enough edibles in the refrigerator to last us a week
Recent Examples on the WebJillian Kubala, Health, 1 July 2024
Make sure the product is labeled for use on edible plants, and follow all usage directions.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2024
Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 4 July 2024
The rate tripled after edibles became legal in January 2020.
—Korin Miller, Health, 20 June 2024
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Adjective
Abelmoschus esculentus, commonly known as okra, is an edible plant with seeds and a smooth texture that is suspected to have been native to the East African region near Ethiopia.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 July 2024
Make sure the product is labeled for use on edible plants, and follow all usage directions.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2024
Noun
Wade through creeks, discover fossils, participate in a sand castle contest and learn about foraging for wild edibles around the state.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 4 July 2024
The rate tripled after edibles became legal in January 2020.
—Korin Miller, Health, 20 June 2024
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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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