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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If a home chef still has leftover food, or inedible scraps from certain ingredients, composting can be a good option to keep waste from ending up in landfills. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024 The following squash varieties, Peters says, mostly have inedible skinsl some can be eaten with some preparation. Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024 The essentially inedible, toothless-grin-bearing, orange orb fruit that graces so many front stoops this time of year is a bit of a plant breeding anomaly. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024 Biodiesel is made from a variety of natural materials that are recycled or agricultural by-products, like inedible corn oil or other materials that would otherwise be wasted. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2024 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 7 Dec. 2024.

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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