Synonyms of meats

meats

noun

plural of meat

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flesh
• red meats
• poultries
• variety meats
• games

2

as in roots

the central part or aspect of something under consideration

he dances all around it without ever addressing the meat of the issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roots
• hearts
• essences
• cores
• kernels
• points
• meat and potatoes
• sums
• centerpieces
• nuclei
• bottom lines
• nets
• nubs
• pivots
• substances
• gists
• piths
• subjects
• nubbins
• keynotes
• tenors
• bull's-eyes
• themes
• cruxes
• contents
• courses
• directions
• bodies
• drifts
• hypotheses
• theses
• propositions
• purports

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of meats

Marinating foods is great for adding flavor and tenderizing them—especially meats and poultry. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

The meats — some butchered on-site by Soto — sear over mesquite charcoal, with smoke wafting through the large patio and over the restaurant’s bright pink walls. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

The Gran Piatto Core, an antipasto platter laden with delicacies like prosciutto crudo di Modena, creamy ricotta di bufala, and a variety of other specialty meats, leads the list of sharing plates. — Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

On the clock at Fox and Pearl, butcher and charcutier Guy Danforth prepares meats that may appear avant-garde or sound downright weird. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

In 2020 and 2021, in response to Australia’s inquiries into the origins of COVID-19 and China’s human rights record, China restricted purchases of Australian meats, grains, seafood, wine, and other products, affecting over $4 billion in exports. — Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026

When food freezes slowly, larger ice crystals have more time to form inside fruits, vegetables, meats, and prepared meals. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026

Expect refined takes on local favorites, to expertly grilled meats and seasonal vegetable dishes, alongside a thoughtful wine list showcasing Greek producers. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Use a food thermometer to make sure poultry is cooked to 165°F and ground meats or egg dishes to 160°F. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026