: something (such as food or fuel) that is consumable
—usually used in plural
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Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
The sale and manufacturing of consumable hemp products meant for eating, smoking or inhaling wouldn’t be allowed.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
Miles Pollard and Kyle Mendelson, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
Product revenues remained relatively stable at $79.7 million, with consumables and other products contributing $69.3 million, offsetting a decline in instrument sales.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
As an example, part of the House bill would require consumable hemp products to be sold in packages that are a single color and not transparent.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
The sale and manufacturing of consumable hemp products meant for eating, smoking or inhaling wouldn’t be allowed.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Given America’s increasing focus on health, consumer empowerment, and market transparency, alcohol should no longer be exempt from the labeling standards that apply to other consumables.
—Miles Pollard and Kyle Mendelson, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
Product revenues remained relatively stable at $79.7 million, with consumables and other products contributing $69.3 million, offsetting a decline in instrument sales.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Consumable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumable. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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