suitable or safe for eating, edible

Formal and Informal Expressions of eatable

In different contexts, you can replace 'eatable' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'edible, comestible' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'good to eat, safe to eat' is a commonplace synonym.

eatable: Explore its Definition & Usage

eatable Definition

1suitable or safe for eating
2edible

Using eatable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eatable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The food was still eatable despite being left out for a few hours.
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The berries in the garden are not eatable and can be poisonous.
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This dish is not eatable anymore, it has gone bad.

eatable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for eatable

edible
comestible
digestible

Antonyms for eatable

inedible
unpalatable

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Summary: eatable in Brief

The term 'eatable' [ˈiːtəbl] refers to something that is suitable or safe for eating, meaning it is edible. It is often used to describe food that is still good to eat despite being left out for a while or food that is not poisonous. 'Eatable' is an adjective that is synonymous with 'edible' and 'comestible'.