Synonyms for

Consumable

Verb / kʌˈnsu:mʌbʌl / Another word for consumable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Consumable means something that can be used up or depleted.

Synonyms & similar words

disposable expendable depletable perishable usable utilizable usable-up wearable non-renewable spendable wastable exhaustible dissolvable combustible burnable vanishable degradable short-lived limited replaceable

Example sentences

  1. I bought some consumables for our camping trip.
  2. The printer ink cartridges are consumable items.
  3. The batteries in the remote control are consumable and need to be replaced.
  4. Water is a consumable resource that we need to conserve.
  5. The food in the pantry is consumable, so we need to use it before it expires.

Quotes

  • A consumable life is a life that consumes all it can without thinking of the consequences.
  • There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.
  • The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.

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