inedible

[ in-ed-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not edible; unfit to be eaten.

inedible

/ ɪnˈɛdɪbəl /

adjective

1. not fit to be eaten; uneatable

Derived Forms

• inˌediˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• in·edi·bili·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inedible¹

First recorded in 1815–25; in- ³ + edible

Example Sentences

“Campaign food is always bad, but the food that goes onto that airplane is like just poison. You have a choice between — you don’t have the choice, you’re either given KFC or Big Macs. That’s when you’re lucky and then the rest of the stuff I consider kind of inedible.”

From Salon

"In just 36 hours, this fungal growth is really kind of transforming what otherwise is pretty inedible."

From Salon

Interestingly enough, Hill-Maini discovered many of these inedible items could be transformed into something with appetizing colors, textures, and flavors.

From Salon

He teased me about the inedible, sand-crusted “crunchy chicken.”

From Los Angeles Times

He teased me about the inedible, sand-crusted “crunchy chicken.”

From Los Angeles Times