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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Zeus goes for the more pleasing wrapping and ends up with inedible bones. James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 They are riddled with large, dark brown inedible seeds, and the pulp must be removed from the seeds to be used. Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 The moon has disappeared, the sun’s in the wrong part of the sky, food is inedible, and men are bearing children. Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 10 Oct. 2025 In any case, the male syconium remains inedible. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inedible

Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Oct. 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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