Comestibles

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌməstəbəlz/

Definitions of comestibles

noun food items

Example Sentences

A1 I bought some comestibles at the grocery store.

A2 She packed a variety of comestibles for the picnic.

B1 The hotel provides a selection of comestibles for breakfast.

B2 The gourmet shop offers high-quality comestibles for sale.

C1 The chef created a menu featuring exquisite comestibles.

C2 The food critic praised the restaurant for its innovative use of comestibles.

adjective related to food or edibles

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer simple comestibles like fruits and vegetables.

A2 The store sells a variety of comestibles, including snacks and drinks.

B1 The restaurant offers a menu with a selection of comestibles from different cuisines.

B2 The gourmet market specializes in high-quality comestibles imported from around the world.

C1 The chef created a tasting menu featuring rare and exotic comestibles.

C2 The connoisseur's collection of comestibles included truffles, caviar, and aged cheeses.

Examples of comestibles in a Sentence

formal The store specializes in high-quality comestibles sourced from local farms.

informal I'm going to grab some comestibles from the grocery store for the party.

slang Let's pick up some fancy comestibles for the picnic.

figurative Literature can be considered as intellectual comestibles for the mind.

Grammatical Forms of comestibles

past tense

consumed

plural

comestibles

comparative

more comestible

superlative

most comestible

present tense

consume

future tense

will consume

perfect tense

have consumed

continuous tense

is consuming

singular

comestible

positive degree

comestible

infinitive

to consume

gerund

consuming

participle

consumed

Origin and Evolution of comestibles

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'comestibles' originated from the Latin word 'comestibilis', which means 'fit to be eaten'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'comestibles' evolved to refer to any food or provisions that are fit for consumption.