innards

noun
UK: /ˈɪn.ərdz/
US: /ˈɪn.ərdz/

  1. The organs inside a body, especially those in the abdomen.

    1. The cat ate the bird's innards.
    2. The chef carefully cleaned the chicken's innards before cooking it for dinner.

  2. The internal parts of a machine or device.

    1. He took apart the clock to see its innards.
    2. The mechanic examined the car's innards to diagnose the engine problem thoroughly.

  3. The essential or innermost parts or nature of something.

    1. He understood the innards of the deal.
    2. She explored the innards of her own mind through meditation and self-reflection.

Synonyms

entrails vitals

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "innards" in English means: The organs inside a body, especially those in the abdomen., The internal parts of a machine or device., The essential or innermost parts or nature of something..

The phonetic transcription of "innards" is /ˈɪn.ərdz/ in British English and /ˈɪn.ərdz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "innards": entrails, vitals.

Example usage of "innards": "The cat ate the bird's innards.". More examples on the page.