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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 Add the pork, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and crushed red pepper, and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring and breaking up the meat into small pieces with a spatula until no longer pink. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Prevent cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards and storing raw meat, poultry, and seafood on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2026 The meat slicer had old discolored meat residue along the blade and the blade housing. — Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat to a medium bowl, leaving fat behind. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 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
  • 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
Definition of flesh
Noun
  • But despite years of diplomatic efforts there is no sign of a breakthrough in ending a war that has had repercussions for the global food and energy supply, as well as severely straining relations between Russia and Western countries.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink The food is a definite highlight here, with several places to eat and drink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • The masked suspect who fatally shot a beloved barber while trying to steal his handmade Miami Cuban bracelet outside a Queens strip club ran off empty-handed, but left those who knew the victim with an unfathomable hole in their hearts.
    — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The most effective nonprofits lead with both heart and purpose while staying focused on delivering meaningful results.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of heart
Noun
  • Ryan added that parents cannot rely on provisions that attempt to prevent court battles, such as no-contest clauses, which disinherit beneficiaries who raise legal challenges.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The defense maintained that the Penal Code, rather than the Elections Code’s ballot-custody provisions, governed the investigation.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • Related Stories That’s around four times the average budget of Spain’s core subsidy fund at the country‘s ICAA Film Board.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Waymo plans to operate in and around Charlotte’s uptown core and expand gradually over time, the company said.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of core
Noun
  • Soft, moist, and perfectly spiced, pumpkin bread is one of those comforting treats that embodies the season for me.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Smoked turkey is piled on bolillo bread, then loaded with avocado, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickled jalapenos, ranch and lots of cilantro.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bread
Noun
  • Where loyalty’s root lies in law, wafadari’s lies in promise.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • After lying dormant for over twenty years, the property has been completely renovated to make the space feel tasteful, modern, and comfortable while continuing to pay tribute to its deep archival roots.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of root
Noun
  • But this is preposterous, this is insanity, this is the very essence of bedlam.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Wittgenstein proposed to abandon the appeal to essences for the concept of family resemblance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of essence

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“Meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meat. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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