# consumable

/kənˈsuməbəɫ/ (US) · /kənsˈuːməbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/consumable
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

able to be eaten, drunk, or used up, so you need to get more.

For teachers: capable of being eaten, drunk, or depleted through use, typically requiring regular replacement.

## Examples

- Printer ink is consumable and runs out fast.
- The office orders extra consumable supplies like paper and toner each month.
- Unlike durable equipment, consumable lab reagents degrade with each test and require careful inventory control.

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