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

The abject terror of reproduction was personified by Lamashtu, demoness of the night, drinker of blood, eater of flesh, slayer of children, untimely opener of wombs, ravager of women. — Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Flip and continue to cook until the flesh begins to flake when poked with a fork, 1 to 2 minutes. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, at Andrew’s casket shop, Bridget uses her work there to pick his brain about the best ways to chop into human flesh. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

The tender pink flesh of salmon can be grilled, seared, baked, pan-fried, and broiled to make plenty of delicious salmon recipes, but for some, cooking fish at home can be daunting. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing flesh

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