offal

[ˈɒf(ə)l]

offal Definition

• 1. the entrails and internal organs of an animal, used as food
• 2. waste material; rubbish

Using offal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "offal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The restaurant serves dishes made from offal such as liver and kidneys.

• Example

  The butcher threw away the offal after removing it from the animal.

• Example

  The offal of the fish was used to make a soup.

offal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for offal

• giblets
• variety meats
• organ meats
• innards

Phrases with offal

• offal pit

  a place where offal is disposed of

  Example

  The offal pit was located at the back of the slaughterhouse.

• offal smell

  a strong and unpleasant smell that comes from offal

  Example

  The offal smell from the garbage bin was unbearable.

• offal meat

  meat from the internal organs of an animal

  Example

  The offal meat was used to make a stew.

Origins of offal

from Middle English 'off', meaning 'off' + 'fall', meaning 'to fall'

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Summary: offal in Brief

'Offal' [ˈɒf(ə)l] refers to the internal organs and entrails of an animal, often used as food. It can also refer to waste material or rubbish. Examples include dishes made from liver and kidneys, and the disposal of offal in an offal pit. Synonyms include 'giblets,' 'variety meats,' and 'organ meats.'