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Definition of eatable

eatable

/ˈiː.tə.bəl/
eat · a · ble
Plural:eatables
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eatable Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Fit to be consumed as food; minimally palatable or acceptable in taste, though not necessarily delicious.

Example

"The cafeteria lunch was scarcely eatable after sitting under the heat lamps for three hours."

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• noun

1

An item of food or provision suitable for consumption (usually used in the plural).

Example

"They packed a large basket of eatables and refreshing drinks for the afternoon picnic."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably, "edible" strictly means safe and non-poisonous to consume, whereas "eatable" usually implies that food is minimally palatable or acceptable in taste and quality (e.g., "The overcooked stew was barely eatable").

• Rhymes for eatable

• Nearby Words

easygoing
easygoingness
eat
eatable
eater
eatery
eave

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Late Middle English from the verb "eat" (from Old English etan) combined with the suffix "-able".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eatable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eatable
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