comestible

Something to eat

Comestible means edible—fit to be eaten.

The word is formal or literary, often appearing with a touch of humor when plain "food" would do: The shop offered an array of comestibles from around the world.

As a noun, comestibles are food items, especially prepared or preserved ones.

edibility

palatable

Acceptable to the tongue

digestibleAble to be absorbed
eatableFit for consumption
ingestibleCapable of being swallowed

toothsome · appetizing · wholesome · mouthwatering · delectable · scrumptious · delicious · yummy · tasty · flavorful

provisions

foodstuff

Any edible substance

groceriesFood bought at stores
provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
rationsControlled food portions

victuals · supplies · pantry · larder · stockpile · stores · staples · fare · viands · provender

nourishment

nutrition

Bodily use of food

sustenanceMeans of living
nourishmentFood that sustains life
nutrimentSubstance providing sustenance

alimentation · subsistence · calories · vitamins · minerals · proteins · carbohydrates · fats · energy · diet

culinary

cuisine

Characteristic cooking style

gastronomyScience of fine dining
cookingPreparing food with heat
gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine

chef · recipe · flavor · seasoning · spices · herbs · preparation · savory · umami · taste

informal

grub

Food or larva

chowInformal word for meals
eatsConsumes as food
noshCasual small meal

vittles · fodder · munchies · snack · morsel · nibble · bite · treat · refreshment · repast

Opposites

edibility

comestibleinedible

Unfit for consumption

uneatable · nonedible · indigestible · poisonous · toxic

nutritional value

comestibleunwholesome

Detrimental to wellbeing

insipid · unnutritious · junk · empty calories

Family

comestibles

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G