Edibles

/ˈɛdɪbəlz/ noun

Definition

things that are safe or fit to eat; food items, or in modern slang, cannabis-infused food products.

Etymology

From 'edible' (adjective) used as a noun with plural '-s'; the food sense is ancient, but the modern slang sense referring to cannabis products emerged in the early 2000s as marijuana legalization spread.

Kelly Says

The word 'edibles' is fascinating because it shows how language adapts to new realities: when cannabis edibles became legal and commonplace, the word instantly developed a new specific meaning—younger generations hear 'edibles' and think of pot brownies!

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