entrails

plural noun

en·​trails ˈen-ˌtrālz  -trəlz 

1

: bowels, viscera

broadly : internal parts

2

: the inner workings of something

the entrails of the movie industry

Synonyms of entrails

• viscera
• innards
• inside(s)
• gut
• vitals
• inwards

Examples of entrails in a Sentence

in ancient Rome predictions of future events would sometimes be based on an examination of the entrails of a sacrificial animal

Recent Examples on the Web

The dogs, intrigued by the entrails, give themselves a good roll in the filth. — Nathaniel Adams, Chron, 26 Apr. 2022

Some, like Chase Young, tear open those expectations and leave the entrails all over the field. — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 20 July 2022

But contrary to the name, the dish doesn't actually feature entrails. — Kate Springer, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022

In one scene Dahmer goes fishing and, while learning to gut his catch, squeezes the entrails between his fingers and watches them ooze. — Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Middle English entrailles, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin intralia, alteration of Latin interanea, plural of interaneum intestine, from neuter of interaneus interior

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for entrails

• centrals
• ventrals

Kids Definition

entrails

plural noun

en·​trails ˈen-trəlz 

-ˌtrālz

: internal organs : viscera

especially : the part of the digestive system composed of the intestines

Medical Definition

entrails

noun plural

en·​trails ˈen-trəlz  -ˌtrālz 

: the bowels or viscera especially of an animal