comestible
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/
KK: /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/
adjective
Definition
Suitable for eating; something that can be consumed as food.
Example
The chef prepared a variety of comestible dishes for the banquet.
Conversation
Have you tried that new restaurant downtown?
Not yet, but I heard all their dishes are comestible and delicious.
I can't wait to go there; I've been craving good food.
Same here! Let's plan to check it out this weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
edible
palatable
appetizing
Antonyms
inedible
unpalatable
disgusting
noun
Definition
Something that can be eaten as food, such as meat, cheese, or other edible items.
Example
The picnic basket was filled with various comestibles for everyone to enjoy.
Conversation
Have you tried those new snacks?
No, I haven't! Are they any good?
Yeah, they are delicious and totally comestible.
Root Explanation
Comestible is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "edibilis" (from "edere", meaning to eat). The word refers to something that is fit to be eaten or edible, emphasizing the idea of food that can be consumed together.
Memory Tip
Think of 'eating together' — 'com-' means together, and 'edibilis' relates to eating. This helps you remember that comestible refers to something that is edible.
Visually Confused Words
congestible
combustible
cohesible
domesticable
compressible
compatible