inanimate items
noun phraseUK /ɪnˈænɪmət ˈaɪtəmz/
US /ɪnˈænəmət ˈaɪtəmz/
Things that are not alive and cannot move or grow by themselves.
The classroom was full of inanimate items like desks, chairs, and books.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Objects that do not have feelings or thoughts.
A robot is an inanimate item, so it cannot feel happy or sad.
3. Things in a story that are not people or animals.
In the story, the inanimate items like the lamp and the table stayed still while the children played.
4. Everyday objects that are not alive, such as tools or furniture.
Please put all inanimate items back on the shelf after you finish playing.