inedible

adjective

in·​ed·​i·​ble (ˌ)i-ˈne-də-bəl How to pronounce inedible (audio)
: not fit to be eaten

Examples of inedible in a Sentence

The steak was overcooked, but not inedible.
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While this is a bane to many gardeners (bolting often renders plants bitter, woody, and inedible), in this strife also lies opportunity for those gardeners aiming toward environmental stewardship. Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025 Frozen vegetables are minimally processed to remove inedible parts and extend their shelf life. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025 Owners should also provide a variety of appropriate chew toys and inedible chew bones, and rotate them every few days to keep the canine engaged and prevent boredom. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025 Time itself begins to falter — clocks spin strangely, pipes clog without reason, and most tragically, Lucius’ once-perfect soufflés have gone from magical to inedible. Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inedible

Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inedible was in 1786

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“Inedible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inedible. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

inedible

adjective
in·​ed·​i·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈed-ə-bəl How to pronounce inedible (audio)
: not fit or safe for eating
inedible mushrooms

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