Comestibles

/kəˈmɛstəbəlz/ noun

Definition

Food items or provisions, especially those suitable for eating or consumption.

Etymology

Plural of 'comestible', used as a noun to refer to foodstuffs and edibles. The noun form became common in English from the 17th century onward.

Kelly Says

In fancy hotels and old literature, 'comestibles' sounds more refined than just 'food' or 'groceries'—it's the kind of word that makes eating sound like an intellectual pursuit rather than mere survival.

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