plural edibles
1
: 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 JohnsonExamples 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
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Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Some edible plants are more tolerant of acidic soils than others, but most vegetables grow best in slightly acidic to neutral soils with a pH between 6 and 7.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2025
The hemp industry has begun producing products, including drinks and edibles, that still get users high.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
But as the sustainability and alternative protein sources gained more popularity across the world, demand for edible insects is on a growth trajectory.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Some edible plants are more tolerant of acidic soils than others, but most vegetables grow best in slightly acidic to neutral soils with a pH between 6 and 7.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
The boxer’s marijuana products—including flower, vapes, pre-rolls and edibles made in the shape of Evander Holyfield’s ear, which Tyson notoriously bit during a 1997 match—are sold in some 20 states across the United States.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2025
The hemp industry has begun producing products, including drinks and edibles, that still get users high.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edible. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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