Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

consumable

[kuhn-soo-muh-buhl] / kənˈsu mə bəl /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Because propellant is the spacecraft's main consumable resource, every kilogram saved during its journey can potentially translate into additional years of scientific observations.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026

“Halal,” meaning permissible under Islamic law, is a designation most typically associated with procedures for animal slaughter and with the absence of pork or alcohol in consumable products.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

Palantir employees said language models are like crude oil, and Palantir is the refinery to make the models consumable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026

A survey by Growth Spurt and Women in Data suggests that many parents are paying extra consumable fees of £15 a day.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2025

The problem with most people in a barter economy is that they’re just trading one consumable for another.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training