Comestibles — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun

Meaning & Definition of Comestibles

Comestibles (noun)

  1. food —usually used in plural

Comestibles (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. substances intended to be eaten

    "the gourmet food shop stocks a wide variety of comestibles from around the world"

    similar: bread, chow, chuck (chiefly West), eatables, eats, edibles, fare, food, foodstuffs, grub, meat, provender, provisions, table, tucker (chiefly Australian), viands, victuals, vittles
    related: commissary, rations, supplies, aliment, nutriment, diet, nourishment, nurture, sustenance, mess, pap, ensilage, feed, fodder, forage, silage, slop, swill, feast, meal, refreshments, regale, repast, spread, board, dish, plate, platter, serving, finger food, natural food
    near: bane, poison, toxin, venom

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Comestibles

The most common words with a similar meaning to Comestibles:

Chiefly West: chuck
Chiefly Australian: tucker
bread, chow, eatables, eats, edibles, fare, food, foodstuffs, grub, meat, provender, provisions, table, viands, victuals, vittles

Related Words for Comestibles

commissary, rations, supplies, aliment, nutriment, diet, nourishment, nurture, sustenance, mess, pap, ensilage, feed, fodder, forage, silage, slop, swill, feast, meal, refreshments, regale, repast, spread, board, dish, plate, platter, serving, finger food

Near Antonyms of Comestibles

bane, poison, toxin, venom

Origin & Etymology of Comestibles

First known use: 1799

Frequently Asked Questions about Comestibles

What does "Comestibles" mean?

"Comestibles" means food —usually used in plural. As an a noun and a plural noun, it is defined as: food —usually used in plural.

What is another word for "Comestibles"?

Other words for "Comestibles" include bread, chow, chuck, eatables, eats, edibles, fare and food. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Comestibles" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Comestibles"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Comestibles". Common alternatives include bread, chow, chuck, eatables, eats, edibles, fare, food, foodstuffs and grub.

How do you use "Comestibles" in a sentence?

Examples of "Comestibles" in a sentence: "the gourmet food shop stocks a wide variety of comestibles from around the world".

Is "Comestibles" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Comestibles" can be used as a noun and a plural noun, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Comestibles"?

First known use: 1799.

What is another word for "Comestibles" meaning "substances intended to be eaten"?

When "Comestibles" (plural noun) means substances intended to be eaten, synonyms include bread, chow, chuck, eatables, eats and edibles.

What words are related to "Comestibles"?

Words related to "Comestibles" include commissary, rations, supplies, aliment, nutriment, diet, nourishment and nurture.