noun
innards
Innards (noun) means the internal organs of a person or animal. Example: “The butcher removed the innards before hanging the carcass.”
noun
1
The internal organs of a person or animal.
"The butcher removed the innards before hanging the carcass."
2
The internal parts or workings of a machine or object.
"He took apart the clock to see its innards."
How to use innards
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe insides of a body or a machine — the guts, or the inner mechanism.
When to use it
Informal — used casually rather than in technical or medical writing.
Common pairings
spill your innards
the innards of a machine
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Etymology
An altered form of inwards.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “innards” mean?
The word “innards” means the internal organs of a person or animal. In plain terms, the insides of a body or a machine — the guts, or the inner mechanism.
How do you use “innards” in a sentence?
Here is “innards” used in a sentence: “The butcher removed the innards before hanging the carcass.”
What part of speech is “innards”?
“Innards” is a noun.
How many meanings does “innards” have?
“Innards” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the internal organs of a person or animal.
