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Comestible (Noun)

Meaning

Any substance that can be used as food.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • The researchers were studying various comestibles found in the Amazon rainforest to identify potential new sources of nutrition.
  • In the old days, people used to consider almost any comestible edible, even if it was not particularly appetizing.
  • Fruits, vegetables, and grains are all comestibles that are essential to a healthy diet.
  • The company specialized in producing unusual comestibles, such as edible flowers and microgreens.
  • During times of famine or scarcity, people often turned to unconventional comestibles, like roots and bark, to sustain themselves.

Synonyms

  • Pabulum
  • Victuals
  • Edible
  • Eatable
  • Victual

Hypernyms

  • Nutrient

Related Words

  • Comestible (adjective)
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