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 Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices. — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026 That means Team Norway has still been getting lots of food like fruits, vegetables, grains and other meats from local American sources. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The same outlet also obtained photos of delivery boxes outside MSG that contained boxes of lobster meat, fries, onion rings, and multiple kinds of chicken. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026 Deli meat is a convenient protein option, particularly for people who have to pack meals on the go to eat at work or school. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 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
  • Their larvae, which burrow into the flesh of cattle and can be fatal if untreated, can devastate wildlife and bring financial ruin to ranchers.
    — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Two of the points on the rear treble hook were jabbed deeply into the flesh on the outside of the pike’s mouth.
    — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Definition of flesh
Noun
  • Misting systems also are being used on the exterior to reduce smells from the rotting food, while air quality monitoring is continuing in eight locations.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Nevertheless, there’s a Moon Alert in effect, which means restrict spending to food and gas and wait until tomorrow to make important decisions.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • An ice sculpture of a heart includes a tube through the ice arrow that pierces the heart.
    — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • However, there has been discussion about keeping the 65-foot heart that has been a major photo-op for the thousands of fans that have come to Fan Fest.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of heart
Noun
  • Online claims suggest Team Norway distrusts American food after shipping 1,276 pounds of provisions for the World Cup.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The bill restricts adversarial foreign nations from maintaining significant investments in agricultural land and property near military bases, among other provisions.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The most severe risk is heat stroke, which occurs when the body's cooling mechanism fails entirely, potentially driving core body temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within minutes.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of core
Noun
  • But Rhaenyra seems happy enough handing out bread and basking in the smallfolk’s love.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Just like zucchini bread, zucchini in cake is moist and unexpectedly tasty.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of bread
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  • But many housing experts point to local zoning and red tape as the root of the slowdown in homebuilding.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • For items like green onions, trim the root end and remove the outer layer and wash thoroughly under running water.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of root
Noun
  • The intimate hotel opens for the season in mid-to-late April, and encapsulates the essence of Broad Street, which is known for hyper-local boutiques and restaurants.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • At nighttime, my typical routine is a double-cleanse, essence, Prismatic+, retinol, and richer cream.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 6 July 2026
Definition of essence

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