adj
Uncommon
edible
EH-dih-buhl
Edible (adj) means Safe and fit to eat. Example: “Not all wild berries are edible, so it pays to know which ones are safe.”
adj
1
Safe and fit to eat.
"Not all wild berries are edible, so it pays to know which ones are safe."
"The chef assured us the flowers on the plate were edible."
"The soup looked strange, but it was perfectly edible and quite tasty."
noun
1
A food product infused with cannabis, typically eaten rather than smoked.
"She felt the effects of the edible almost an hour after eating it."
"Where cannabis is legal, shops often sell an edible such as a gummy."
"He was warned to take only a small bite of the edible."
How to use edible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFit to eat, or, more recently, a cannabis-laced snack.
Common mistake
The cannabis-food sense ("an edible") is informal and context-dependent — check surrounding words before assuming it means marijuana products.
Common pairings
an edible mushroom
edible flowers
pot edibles
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Word forms
- Plural
- edibles
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Etymology
From Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edere ("to eat") — a doublet of "eatable."
Synonyms
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digestible
fit to eat
wholesome
nontoxic
eatable
pabulum
victual
comestible
victuals
eatworthy
consumable
esculent
Antonyms
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Rhymes for edible
Bible
legible
visible
audible
fungible
feasible
tangible
possible
flexible
gullible
sensible
terrible
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Frequently asked questions
What does “edible” mean?
The word “edible” means safe and fit to eat. In plain terms, fit to eat, or, more recently, a cannabis-laced snack.
How do you pronounce “edible”?
“Edible” is pronounced EH-dih-buhl (/ˈɛdəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “edible” in a sentence?
Here is “edible” used in a sentence: “Not all wild berries are edible, so it pays to know which ones are safe.”
What is another word for “edible”?
Words with a similar meaning to “edible” include comestible, eatable, eatworthy, consumable, esculent and nibbleable.
What is the opposite of “edible”?
The opposite of “edible” — its antonyms — are inedible and uneatable.
What part of speech is “edible”?
Depending on how it is used, “edible” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “edible” come from?
The word “edible” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edere ("to eat") — a doublet of "eatable.".
Is “edible” a common word?
“Edible” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What's the difference between edible and edibles?
Edible is an adjective meaning safe and fit to eat, while edibles, used as a plural noun, refers to food products infused with cannabis and typically eaten rather than smoked. Context usually makes clear which sense is meant, since "an edible" as a single item almost always refers to the cannabis product.
What's the difference between edible and poisonous?
Edible means safe to eat, while poisonous means harmful or deadly if consumed, making the two direct opposites when describing plants, mushrooms, or berries. Correctly telling edible from poisonous varieties is critical when foraging in the wild.
Are cannabis "edibles" always food items?
Edibles are typically food or drink products, such as gummies, chocolates, or baked goods, infused with cannabis so the effects are absorbed through digestion rather than inhalation. This distinguishes them from smoking or vaping cannabis.
