consumable

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adjective

con·​sum·​able kən-ˈsü-mə-bəl How to pronounce consumable (audio)
: capable of being consumed
consumable goods

consumable

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noun

: something (such as food or fuel) that is consumable
usually used in plural

Examples of consumable in a Sentence

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Adjective
That bill would have banned all consumable hemp products that contain any cannabinoids other than CBD or CBG, which do not produce a high. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025 The bill would also create harsher penalties related to consumable hemp products. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
The board is tasked with issuing licenses to oversee the manufacturing, distribution and sales of hemp consumables, similar to the agency’s oversight of the state’s alcoholic beverage industry. A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 After using her Technique, Cipher enters stealth state, moves at high speeds, and can steal consumables from enemies. Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for consumable

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1547, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of consumable was in 1547

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“Consumable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumable. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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