meaty

adjective

ˈmē-tē 

meatier; meatiest

1

a

: full of meat

a meaty stew

b

: having the character of meat

meaty mushrooms

2

: rich especially in matter for thought : substantial

actors looking for meaty roles

meatiness noun

Examples of meaty in a Sentence

a meaty hunk of fish

The mushrooms have a meaty texture.

an athlete with meaty forearms

an actor auditioning for a meaty role

The meatiest part of the book is the historical background it gives.

Recent Examples on the Web

Next are our favorite Super Bowl dips and spreads, followed by more wings and other meaty appetizers (snackable meatballs, skewers, and more), shareable sandwiches, and heartier fare (like pizzas and tacos). —Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026

While the smoky chorizo and meaty mussels might be the stars of this recipe, white beans take a subtle but necessary backseat. —Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026

The sequel also features four meaty roles — two male and two female — with the agencies aggressively pitching their best fits. —Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026

The meaty creation is served on a sesame seed bun (like all Whoppers). —Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for meaty

• beati
• beaty
• peaty
• smriti
• sweetie
• treaty
• banditti
• cochiti
• entreaty
• graffiti
• wapiti

Kids Definition

meaty

adjective

ˈmēt-ē 

meatier; meatiest

1

: full of meat : fleshy

2

: rich in matter for thought : substantial

a meaty book

meatiness noun