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Definition of innards

innards

/ˈɪn.ɚdz/
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Plural:innards
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• noun

1

The internal organs of a human or animal body, especially the stomach and intestines.

Example

"The biologist carefully examined the fish's innards to determine its recent diet."

2

The internal working parts or mechanisms of a machine, device, or structure.

Example

"The watchmaker unscrewed the back panel to inspect the delicate innards of the antique timepiece."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the early 19th century as a colloquial pronunciation spelling of 'inwards', referring to the internal organs of the body, derived from Old English 'inweard'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Innards. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/innards
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