edible

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adjective

ed·​i·​ble ˈe-də-bəl How to pronounce edible (audio)
: fit to be eaten : eatable
edibility noun
edibleness noun

edible

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noun

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 ediblesBarbara W. Fash et al.
: a food item
… there were not many complaints about the quality of the edibles and potables dispensed in the … reception room …James Lardner
Eating all their meals out, the only edibles they keep in their home are chocolate kisses.Shelley Levitt and Mary Huzinec
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: 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
Like alcohol, edibles can only be sold legally at licensed "dispensaries" to those 21 or older.Sharlene Johnson

Examples of edible in a Sentence

Adjective a plant with edible leaves All of the decorations on the gingerbread house were edible.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Other edible mushrooms include the King Bolete and Golden Chanterelle, both found along the shores of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024 Quinoa is a type of edible seed that comes in a variety of colors including black, red, yellow and white, per Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024 Willy Wonka's chocolate factory is a magical, colorful place with a chocolate river, edible flowers and Oompa Loompas bustling about. Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 29 Feb. 2024 Trafficking edible parts of wildlife with a value of over $250 is a class B felony in the state of Washington and punishable by up to 10 years in state prison and a fine of $20,000. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 21 Feb. 2024 Florida lawmakers are just a step away from banning delta-8 products, like edible gummies, vapes and joints that can create a psychoactive high in its users. Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2024 Take down bird feeders if issues are occurring. Do not discard edible garbage where coyotes can get to it. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024 Gently press small edible blooms or sprinkles into the top and sides of the cake before serving. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024 Not a single case has been reported after throwing back edible pot, however. Molly Sullivan, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
Noun
The study did not specifically look at the risks of smoking marijuana compared to edibles. Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024 The plant will put out 38 different cannabis products including edibles, water-soluble THC and vaporizer cartridges under the name Mountain Chief Products, California City Chamber of Commerce announced in a news release. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024 Tyson has partnered with professional cultivators across the country to produce cannabis flower, beverages, concentrates and edibles including Mike’s Bites, a weed gummy shaped like an ear with a bite taken out of it. A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 In total, edibles generated about $2 billion in sales last year, up nearly 6 percent from the year prior. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2023 Four students at a California elementary school were hospitalized Wednesday after eating edibles, or food laced with THC. Sandra Rose Salathe, Peoplemag, 14 Oct. 2023 Shop plenty of loose-leaf teas at Hemp & Tea Company, in addition to edibles and cannabis flower. Kristen Kornbluth, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024 The friendship between Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper never fails to entertain… especially when edibles are involved. Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2023 Some mushroom edibles also contain CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids to deliver more intense and longer-lasting effects. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edere to eat — more at eat

First Known Use

Adjective

1594, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of edible was in 1594

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Cite this Entry

“Edible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edible. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

edible

adjective
ed·​i·​ble ˈed-ə-bəl How to pronounce edible (audio)
: fit or safe to be eaten
edible fruit
edibility noun
edible noun

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