Synonyms of flesh

flesh

noun

ˈflesh 

as in meat

animal and especially mammal tissue used as food

eats no flesh of any kind, only fruits, grains, and vegetables

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meat
• poultry
• red meat
• game
• variety meat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flesh

For example, orange skin lends itself to a soft and moist texture, while white flesh is typically firmer and drier. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 13 July 2026

As soon as the flesh is exposed to air, a natural enzyme reacts with oxygen in a process called oxidation, causing the surface to darken. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Lagaʻaia, a 19-year-old from Sydney, Australia, was cast out of thousands to play — in her first major film role — the flesh-and-blood version of the chieftess-to-be first voiced by Cravalho. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Scott notes that while the flesh of the Hawthorn berry is fully edible and commonly used to make jams and jellies, consuming large quantities of whole berries can be harmful as the seeds contain toxic cyanogenic glycosides. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

Phrases Containing flesh

• flesh (out)
• make one's flesh crawl
• make one's flesh creep