consumable

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adjective

con·​sum·​able kən-ˈsü-mə-bəl How to pronounce consumable (audio)
: capable of being consumed
consumable goods

consumable

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noun

: something (such as food or fuel) that is consumable
usually used in plural

Examples of consumable in a Sentence

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Adjective
Include consumable items so others understand your desire to simplify gift-giving. Amy Slenker-Smith, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 This is a more mainstream cannabinoid and can be found in a variety of different consumable forms like edibles, tinctures and prerolls. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
And best of all, the low weight and simplicity mean that running a US Legend car—for Schlick or a customer—translates to minimal consumables over the course of a season. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 The brand is designed to carve out a distinct niche, Scott Morris, senior vice president of private brands, food and consumables for Walmart U.S., told Store Brands magazine. Bob Woods, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for consumable 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1547, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of consumable was in 1547

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“Consumable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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