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

Canadian police said Law used a series of websites to market and sell sodium nitrite, a substance commonly used to cure meats that can be deadly if ingested. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Foods like meats, eggs, and dairy should not be left out for more than 2 hours (or 1 hour if the temperature is above 90°F). — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2026

Breakfast is particularly impressive, with fresh pastries, seasonal fruit, local yoghurts, eggs cooked to order and regional cheeses and cured meats. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Taste and texture can vary significantly, with reheated meats sometimes becoming rubbery and sauces often containing extra sodium and sugar. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2026

Cooking techniques Common cooking techniques include simmering ingredients in wine or broth, braising meats and vegetables, and sautéing or frying foods in butter or olive oil. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026

This version is made by ripping open a single-serving bag of chips — say, Doritos — then piling in meats, cheeses, veggies, sour cream, salsa and other ingredients. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2026

Maintaining a healthy body weight for you and following a diet consisting of whole foods, such as whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and lean meats, can provide nutrients that support liver health. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 9 Sep. 2026

Health inspectors provided education on separating meats and preventing cross contamination. — Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026