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

Here is a world where people read empty books in empty rooms, flesh is stretched tautly on the bone, and eyes are cold enough to freeze the light behind them. —Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026

Never before tested in court, analysts say putting flesh on that particular bone could confirm the central bank's independence if the requirements are strict enough, but also give a creative administration a target to aim for. —Howard Schneider, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026

The gravity of Jupiter would break you down to a pile of flesh and broken bones very quickly. —Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026

The sprouts—as well as the wrinkly green flesh surrounding them—contain high amounts of compounds that can be toxic to humans. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026

Phrases Containing flesh

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