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
The Texas Legislature is considering a ban on nearly all consumable hemp products with THC, as some lawmakers say the business has caused health problems and allowed sales to minors. Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025 Service revenues for the quarter increased by 10.4%, while consumable revenues rose by 9.6%. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Given America’s increasing focus on health, consumer empowerment, and market transparency, alcohol should no longer be exempt from the labeling standards that apply to other consumables. Miles Pollard and Kyle Mendelson, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025 Product revenues remained relatively stable at $79.7 million, with consumables and other products contributing $69.3 million, offsetting a decline in instrument sales. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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