eatable
/ˈiːtəbəl/
ADJECTIVE
1. Able to be eaten
Suitable or safe for consumption as food; fit to be eaten by people.
1.1. Safe and suitable for human consumption
Describes food, plants, or other substances that can be eaten without being harmful or poisonous.
Synonyms
- edible
- comestible
- esculent
- ingestible
- fit to eat
- safe to eat
Antonyms
Examples
- The explorers searched the forest for eatable wild plants.
- Only eatable fruits should be collected during the survival expedition.
- The berries looked attractive, but not all of them were eatable.
Related Words
- digestible
- nourishing
- nutritious
- wholesome
- food-safe
NOUN
2. Food or edible items
Anything that can be eaten, especially food items or provisions. This usage is chiefly plural.
2.1. Food and provisions
Refers to food items or supplies intended for consumption, often used informally or in the plural form eatables.
Synonyms
Examples
- The picnic basket contained a variety of eatables for everyone.
- The travelers packed enough eatables to last throughout the journey.
- The market offers fresh eatables, including fruits, vegetables, and baked goods.
Related Words
- nourishment
- rations
- refreshments
- groceries
- sustenance