eatable — Suitable or safe to be eaten; having a taste or quality that makes it possible to consume as food.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Suitable or safe to be eaten; having a taste or quality that makes it possible to consume as food.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈitəbəl/
Example Sentences
- The airplane food was technically eatable, but I wouldn't call it delicious.
- My cooking skills have improved - at least my food is eatable now!
- The survival guide explains which berries are eatable in the wild.
eatable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈitəbəl/]
Suitable or safe to be eaten; having a taste or quality that makes it possible to consume as food.
Suitable or safe to be eaten; having a taste or quality that makes it possible to consume as food.
Every cooking disaster is beatable and repeatable until it's eatable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'etable', combining the Old English verb 'etan' (to eat) with the suffix '-able' meaning 'capable of being'.
Breakdown
eat (to consume food) + -able (capable of being, suitable for)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The airplane food was technically eatable, but I wouldn't call it delicious.”
“My cooking skills have improved - at least my food is eatable now!”
“The survival guide explains which berries are eatable in the wild.”
“After three days in the fridge, the leftovers were still eatable.”
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