How to Use delectable in a Sentence

delectable

1 of 2 adjective
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  • The meals he prepares are always delectable.
  • Pro tip: The one on the far right has delectable coconut shrimp.
    — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The draw is its delectable aroma that smells good enough to eat.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The Brasserie Porte Rouge features delectable sharables and hearty plates.
    — Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The delectable empanadas and the cocktails at the bar offered a refreshing break from the heat.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Menudo, the delectable Mexican soup of chewy tripe, has the power to yank you out of the shadowy depths of a hangover.
    — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The restaurant teams are clearly inspired to serve the most delectable cuisine to food lovers — day in and day out.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The great thing about Chicago is that no matter the time of year, there are always delectable things to eat across this fair city.
    — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Here, some of the most delectable wine advent calendars of 2022 that'll rev you up for the most wonderful time of the year.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 24 Nov. 2022
  • The Man’s squeezebox habit isn’t the show’s only jolt of delectable humor.
    — Celia Wren, Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Lunch specials like the delectable spicy-pork were only around 10 to 12 bucks.
    — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Both of our test cars had enough delectable extras to rival a Rolls-Royce.
    — Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 10 Aug. 2023
  • This soup is a delectable variation of our All-You-Can-Eat soup.
    — Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 5 Jan. 2023
  • The Lobster Trap is one of the best places in town to eat, attracting people from all over the Cape with their delectable lobster rolls.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The trip fulfilled a lifelong dream for the wife, who wandered around enraptured in the land of waltzes and delectable pastries.
    — Sam Kean, wsj.com, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Don’t miss: The delectable French onion soup, which somehow also contains a brick of cheese.
    — Christie Fitzpatrick, Outside Online, 2 Feb. 2023
  • But the base of a memorably delectable brown sauce is always soy paste.
    — Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 25 Jan. 2023
  • In the ’90s, the eatery acquiesced to selling its delectable sauces in jars, and Rao’s Specialty Foods was born.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2023
  • This one has it all: silky-smooth cheesecake, delectable pralines, and a boozy note of bourbon.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023
  • As a startup, your job is to whet the user’s appetite with a single, delectable dish.
    — Igor Ryabenkiy, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Simply rip your packet open, toss it in the pan with your veggie or protein of choice, and voilà—you’ve got a delectable spicy-sweet meal.
    — Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 24 Feb. 2023
  • There's 20 delectable snacks per container, and each one boasts 10mg of CBD.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2022
  • This tasty recipe requires just five minutes of prep time and boasts a delectable mango salsa made with jalapeño and cilantro.
    — Brittany Natale, Redbook, 28 July 2023
  • Teacakes, pies and tarts are a few delectable picks when brainstorming your menu for high tea.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 20 Dec. 2022
  • From fruit bites to chocolate treats, these make-ahead options make for a filling and delectable pick-me-up option.
    — Stefani Sassos, M.s., R.d.n., C.s.o., C.d.n., Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Why not make use of them with a delectable sweet potato rolls recipe that only requires an hour of rising time.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2023
  • The Chocolate Lover’s Guide Indulge for a moment or two by learning more about this most delectable treat.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The crimson in that delectable delight is a reminder of the power of migration.
    — Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Granulated sugar: Adds sweetness to the pie filling and a delectable crunch to the piecrust.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Their delectable dahi ke kebab and rumali roti with laal maas will keep you wanting more.
    — Jahnavi Bhatt, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2023
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delectable

2 of 2 noun
  • The flesh is firm and juicy, the skin delectable, the flavor briny.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2019
  • The delectable costumes by artist Mark Ryden are a feast for the eyes.
    — Coastmag, Orange County Register, 20 June 2017
  • More from the pit: The crispy skin on the smoked chicken ($6.99 for a half bird) is a delectable bite and admirably kept the meat from getting too dry.
    — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Mar. 2018
  • On the cover of the Feb 18 edition of Bon Appetit is this delectable soup soup.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • The Sugar Shack makes all their own cookies, and with Halloween right around the corner, these folks will have lots of spooky delectables.
    — Brian Kelly | Bkelly@al.com, AL.com, 11 Oct. 2017
  • The seasonings in the sauce made this dish most delectable.
    — Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, 13 July 2018
  • Shops across the country are marking the day with fried freebies and delectable deals.
    — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 30 May 2018
  • Vetements x Reebok scarves! black and white L.L. Bean snowflake socks!—to wrap you in delectable warmth.
    — Kirby Marzec, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2017
  • She is bared and enjoyed as a delectable treat for her onscreen lover and all of us in the audience.
    — Rhonda Garelick, The Cut, 23 Oct. 2017
  • Both the tiny fried lobster turnovers and the crispy-edge scallop dumplings, round like little pies, were delectable.
    — Kate Washington, sacbee, 25 May 2018
  • The purveyor of pastries and other delectables is looking to open as many as 200 franchises across the U.S. over the next five years.
    — Charles Passy, WSJ, 5 May 2018
  • Curious eaters will have to travel all the way to the Emerald Isle for a taste, making the cuisine all the more delectable.
    — Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2018
  • From this, steam rising to coat your nasal passages with delectable, moist warmth as the scent travels down to your mouth.
    — Sari Botton, Longreads, 2 Oct. 2017
  • These creme de la creme sequences are delectable, reminding you why people go to the movies in the first place: to see things move.
    — J.r. Jones, Chicago Reader, 26 Apr. 2018
  • In her navy blue food truck kitchen, Mitchell works wonders, whipping up delectables for happy hour and dinner.
    — Dwight Brown, Essence, 7 Sep. 2019
  • That could change with a new project by New Belgium brewery, makers of the beloved Fat Tire and other delectable brews.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 12 Apr. 2019
  • Task: Be the first person to get a selfie with a delectable dancing demoness.
    — OrlandoSentinel.com, 22 Sep. 2017
  • The squash tagine with preserved lemon and mint is delectable, as are the sweet potato tofu casserole and Lebanese eggplant stew.
    — Todd Plummer, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2019
  • One lucky Insider will win a box of delectable gourmet snacks.
    — Detroit Free Press, 23 June 2017
  • Even so, the selection looks a delectable as any meal kit service.
    — SELF, 1 Jan. 2019
  • The cinnamon-sugar milk that serves as the encore for each bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch is a delectable dessert in its own right.
    — Andy Staples, SI.com, 2 Oct. 2017
  • Plants from a packet of Golden Bantam corn, a delectable variety dating back to 1902, ripen over the course of more than a week.
    — Lee Reich, The Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2017
  • Pop into Jessie Black and try resisting the urge to buy one of the designer's delectable cashmere throws.
    — Genevieve Mimeault, ELLE Decor, 24 Oct. 2016
  • Sadly, peony season is over, but that makes way for the delectable dahlia, which is back for the rest of the summer and early fall and is my firm, current favorite.
    — Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, 15 July 2019
  • Nico’s has been around for 20 years and is still one of the best Italian restaurants in town, but business seems slow despite the delectable grilled calamari with a smokey chili dressing.
    — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 6 Sep. 2017
  • Your Easter brunch already features some delectable bites, but this deep-dish quiche will take the decadence to a whole new level.
    — Beth Lipton, Country Living, 8 Mar. 2019
  • Pop into Jessie Black and try resisting the urge to buy one of the designer's delectable cashmere throws.
    — Genevieve Mimeault, ELLE Decor, 24 Oct. 2016
  • So why does the little moon have such an unusual, delectable, shape?
    — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 10 Mar. 2017
  • There are two dozen options for breakfast tacos alone, from egg and bean, to chorizo and potato, to polish sausage, and the standout after brisket is the delectable pork chop taco.
    — Larry Olmsted, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2018
  • Even the use of dead rodents —a meal that would seemingly be delectable to a giant lizard — hasn’t tricked the reptile into capture.
    — Madeline Farber, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2018

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