Word
edible
Phoneticsed·i·ble, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛdəbəɫ/
UK/ˈɛdəbəl/
Definitions
01safe to eat
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. safe for people to eat without getting sick.
adj. fit for human consumption; non-toxic and safe to ingest.
“Are these wild berries edible or are they poisonous?”
“The survival guide helps hikers distinguish between edible mushrooms and those that cause severe gastric distress.”
Synonyms
02pleasant to eat
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.
“The hospital food was not great, but it was edible.”
“While the presentation was somewhat lacking, the chef ensured the dish remained perfectly edible and well-seasoned.”
Antonyms
03cannabis food
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal · Slang
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.
“He bought some chocolate edibles at the legal dispensary.”
“The legislation specifically regulates the packaging of edibles to ensure they are not mistaken for ordinary sweets by children.”
Usage
Usually used in the plural form 'edibles'.
Real-World Examples
“A government study found that 1.4m edible bananas were thrown away each day.” “Everything is edible with the right chilli sauce: harissa, Tabasco, piripiri, sriracha, or for special occasions Hungarian pista or crispy prawn chilli oil.” Etymology
From Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edō (“eat”). Doublet of eatable.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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