meat

noun

ˈmēt How to pronounce meat (audio)
Definition of meatnext
1
as in flesh
animal and especially mammal tissue used as food we need to go shopping; there's only enough meat in the freezer for one more dinner

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2
as in food
substances intended to be eaten offered his guests meat and drink

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3
as in heart
the central part or aspect of something under consideration he dances all around it without ever addressing the meat of the issue

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Recent Examples of meat Kennedy’s new pyramid places meat, dairy, fruit, and vegetables at the top (most consumed), and tapers down through fruits and vegetables to whole grains. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 After all, people come to Texas to try that famous cut of meat. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026 These islands include more meat, seafood, deli and prepared foods options. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Use butter lettuce or romaine leaves as wraps for tacos, burgers, or dishes made with ground meat. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for meat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meat
  1. flesh
  2. food
  3. heart
  4. provisions
  5. core
  6. bread
  7. root
  8. essence
Noun
  • The flesh should change from translucent to mostly opaque and flake easily when gently pressed with a fork.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
  • On a scale for itchiness, my Eichenprozessionsspinner rash would outrank all the mosquitoes, spiders, fleas, and midges that had ever bitten into my flesh.
    — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
Definition of flesh
Noun
  • Female mice dosed with QACs lost interest in food, became lethargic and short of breath, and began to lose muscle control during late pregnancy.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Without his salary, paying rent, buying food, phone credit, covering transport costs and paying water bills have all become daily struggles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • Things get increasingly bleak, as the family dog’s heart medicine runs out and Jason has to put him out of his misery, and then — in doomsday prepper mode — carves up the body and puts it in the freezer just in case food gets dire.
    — William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • He was rushed to Luton and Dunstable Hospital, where doctors restarted his heart before transferring him to the Royal Brompton Hospital in London for specialist care.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of heart
Noun
  • The city has not enforced the loan’s default provisions, even after Step Up settled a separate $3 million state lawsuit over undelivered Project Homekey housing.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Some have argued that the current ethics provisions still don’t go far enough.
    — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • The core challenge is agents' ability to exploit existing weaknesses at scale, necessitating improved governance and careful permission management.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But Cheogyal and his classmates studied the history of Tibetan dynasties, logic, philosophical systems, poetry, linguistics, and astrology – core subjects in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of core
Noun
  • The za’atar bread with piquillo butter and thyme was a personal favorite, along with an excellent Arnold Palmer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Add 4 large egg whites, 2 cups (250 g) bread flour, and remaining ¼ cup honey to bowl and beat on medium-high speed until mixture is very light and thick, about 3 minutes.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bread
Noun
  • Beyond these new flavors, Karol G still reminds listeners of her strong Colombian roots and Latin music expertise.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Matt Wood is 5’7, five inches shorter than Jackman, but that would be good enough to satisfy most fans hoping Logan goes back to his comic roots.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of root
Noun
  • In its goal of adapting local dishes to the essence of its menu, the team has gone all the way.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There's almost a ballad essence to it, even though it's got that stomping kick to it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of essence

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