Consumable
Pronunciation: /kənˈsuːməbəl/
Consumable (noun)
- an item that is used up and needs to be replaced regularly, like food or ink.
Examples
- The printer requires consumables like ink cartridges.
- Office supplies often include consumables such as paper and pens.
Common collocations: replace consumables, order consumables, essential consumables, consumable goods, consumable materials
Consumable (adjective)
- describing something that can be used up and needs to be replaced, like batteries or paper.
Examples
- Batteries are consumable and need regular replacement.
- Consumable resources like fuel are limited.