edible
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.safe for people to eat without getting sick.
adj.fit for human consumption; non-toxic and safe to ingest.
Simple“Are these wild berries edible or are they poisonous?”
In context“The survival guide helps hikers distinguish between edible mushrooms and those that cause severe gastric distress.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.tasting good enough to eat, even if it is not perfect.
adj.palatable or acceptable to the taste; free from disgust.
Simple“The hospital food was not great, but it was edible.”
In context“While the presentation was somewhat lacking, the chef ensured the dish remained perfectly edible and well-seasoned.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.a food item, like a brownie or gummy, that contains marijuana.
n.a food product, typically a baked good or confection, infused with cannabinoids such as THC.
Simple“He bought some chocolate edibles at the legal dispensary.”
In context“The legislation specifically regulates the packaging of edibles to ensure they are not mistaken for ordinary sweets by children.”
UsageUsually used in the plural form 'edibles'.
From Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edō (“eat”). Doublet of eatable.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.