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

Trim generously, cutting away any soft or damaged sections and making sure only firm flesh remains. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

The resulting maggots hatch within a day and begin ravenously feasting on the living flesh of their victims. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

But over the days following the announcement, as flesh-and-blood experts poured over the nearly 250-page paper in detail, many grew frustrated. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026

Cold temperatures kill flavor and turn the flesh mealy, so a shaded countertop out of direct sunlight is nearly always the better call. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing flesh

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