Comestible: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Comestible noun. An item of food (a formal or playful word, usually plural).
How to say it
kuh-MES-tih-bul/kəˈmɛstɪb(ə)l/
4 syllables, stressed on the second (MES). Forms: comestibles.
Comestible in a sentence
The hamper was packed with cheeses, pickles and other comestibles.
The corner shop’s comestibles ran mostly to crisps and white bread.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- foodstuff
- provision
- eatable
- victual
Where comestible comes from
From Latin comestibilis, from comedere, to eat up.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The corner shop’s _____ ran mostly to crisps and white bread.
- victuals
- ullage
- comestible
Show the answer
comestible: The corner shop’s comestibles ran mostly to crisps and white bread.