the inside

noun

: an inner part of something (such as a building or machine)
The inside of the church is quite beautiful.
I've never seen the inside of a computer before.
often plural
the insides of a computer

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Wipe the inside of your fire pit last with the towel. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 July 2025 Some spray arms can be opened for better access for cleaning the inside. Use a toothpick to clean the small holes. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025 The simple process for making these Philly cheesesteaks includes: Coat the inside of rolls with garlic butter and pan-sear until toasted. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025 Tagovailoa delivered a 10-yard completion to Malik Washington, who likely has the inside track for the No. 4 receiver job. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the inside

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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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