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—
William Safire
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Replace red meat or poultry with legumes, tofu, or lentils, then pair with a whole grain and vegetables.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Eat a Healthy Diet Lundstrom recommends eating meals rich in leafy vegetables, while limiting red meat and refined carbs.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
Don't worry—this doesn't mean only drinking protein shakes and eating red meat for every meal.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Trump, on the other hand, is an avid fan of fast food and red meat and whose own aesthetic tastes tend toward the bling.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Eat a Healthy Diet Lundstrom recommends eating meals rich in leafy vegetables, while limiting red meat and refined carbs.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
Don't worry—this doesn't mean only drinking protein shakes and eating red meat for every meal.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Trump, on the other hand, is an avid fan of fast food and red meat and whose own aesthetic tastes tend toward the bling.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
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 6 Oct. 2025.
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