innards
Americannoun
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the internal parts of the body; entrails or viscera.
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the internal mechanism, parts, structure, etc., of something; the interior of something.
an engine's innards.
plural noun
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the internal organs of the body, esp the viscera
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the interior parts or components of anything, esp the working parts
Etymology
Origin of innards
1815–25; variant of inwards ( def. ), noun use of inward
Example Sentences
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Some days, scientists would show the team gathered around the table ripped-up innards of diapers they were analyzing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
They are not showing signs off rapidly building inflationary pressures in the innards of the economy.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
Step closer and you hear the contraption appearing to breathe, a tinkling sound like wind chimes emanating from the cooling mechanism that keeps its innards colder than outer space.
From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025
Gurr began dissecting the figure’s innards, working primarily with parts from the airline industry.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025
“That’s tempting,” I said, looking at the pile of innards.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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