red meat
noun
1
: meat (such as beef) that is red when raw
2
: something substantial that can satisfy a basic need or appetite
… hungry for the red meat of passionate partisanship …—
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These include coconut oil, red meat, whole milk and cheese.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2026
Dai-Keller’s household limits red meat to no more than twice weekly.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Context matters, and in Colorado’s political climate, Peters is undeniably red meat for many Coloradoans who, like me, are rightfully concerned about election integrity.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
The most effective lifestyle adjustment is to limit consumption of red meat, followed by quitting tobacco use, managing your blood sugar, maintaining a healthy weight, curtailing alcohol use and staying physically active.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2026
Dai-Keller’s household limits red meat to no more than twice weekly.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Context matters, and in Colorado’s political climate, Peters is undeniably red meat for many Coloradoans who, like me, are rightfully concerned about election integrity.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
The most effective lifestyle adjustment is to limit consumption of red meat, followed by quitting tobacco use, managing your blood sugar, maintaining a healthy weight, curtailing alcohol use and staying physically active.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for red meat
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“Red meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20meat. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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