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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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 31 May. 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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