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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Medium-bodied with very good ripeness, moderate tannins and good acidity, this is well-balanced and would be a fine accompaniment to chicken in red wine as well as most red meats.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
It’s found mainly in fatty animal products like fish, red meat, and eggs.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2025
Weinstein attorneys, on the other hand, are seizing on the inconsistencies, the red meat of any defense.
—Phoebe Eaton, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
The best dietary sources of iron include red meat, poultry, and green vegetables.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 7 May 2025
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
It’s found mainly in fatty animal products like fish, red meat, and eggs.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2025
Weinstein attorneys, on the other hand, are seizing on the inconsistencies, the red meat of any defense.
—Phoebe Eaton, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
The best dietary sources of iron include red meat, poultry, and green vegetables.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 7 May 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 15 Jun. 2025.
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