inedible

adjective

in·​ed·​i·​ble (ˌ)i-ˈne-də-bəl How to pronounce inedible (audio)
Synonyms of inediblenext
: not fit to be eaten

Examples of inedible in a Sentence

The steak was overcooked, but not inedible.
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And that sticky film that forms on the outside of the mushrooms is a harbinger of inedible mold to come. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 How to Eat To eat the beans, remove the inedible green pods and boil them, says Allen. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 Sometimes, though, the tree dropped little brown fruits, inedible berries that stained everything and drove me into the glaring sun. — Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026 Sweet Corn The inedible husk and silk of sweet corn provide a protective layer for its edible kernels. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inedible

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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