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Definition of meat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodflesh of animals used as food
- She bought some meat for dinner.
2.
essencethe best part of something
- The meat of the argument was compelling.
3.
fruitRare thick solid part of a fruitRare
- The meat of the coconut is delicious.
4.
sportsRare US sweet spot of a bat or clubRare US
- He hit the ball right on the meat.
Images of meat
flesh of animals used as food 
thick solid part of a fruit
Expressions with meat
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meat that is newly obtained and not preserved
The butcher displayed fresh meat in the window.
place where meat is sold
She went to the meat market to buy some beef.
person at risk of being punished
After breaking the vase, she knew she was dead meat.
something easy to achieve or obtain
Winning the game was easy meat for them.
meat still attached to the bone
The chef served meat on the bone for dinner.
portion of animal flesh used as food
She cooked a large piece of meat for dinner..
flesh on a body preventing skinniness
She finally has some meat on her bones.
basic or fundamental part of something
The meat and potatoes of the presentation focused on budgeting and expenses..
additional details or substance
The report needs more meat on the bones to be convincing.
sweating caused by high protein intake
Bodybuilders sometimes experience meat sweats after a protein-heavy meal.
processed meat with unknown animal source
The cafeteria served mystery meat for lunch.
pork, promoted as an alternative to chicken or turkey
Pork is often marketed as the other white meat.
simple concepts before complex ones
In the course, milk before meat is the guiding principle.
people who enjoy eating meat
The restaurant offers a special menu for meat lovers'.
items made from animal flesh
The store sells a variety of meat products.
flesh of a camel eaten as food
Camel meat is a delicacy in some cultures.
meat preserved in a sealed can
She opened a can of canned meat for dinner.
edible white flesh inside a coconut
She grated the coconut meat for the dessert..
meat that is served chilled, often as leftovers
She prepared a plate of cold meat from last night's dinner.
portion of meat with unique characteristics
Each cut of meat has its own flavor profile.
edible parts from drumsticks, upper legs or wings, usually deeper-hued
She prefers dark meat because it stays juicier after roasting.
venison
We cooked deer meat for dinner last night.
sliced meat typically sold in delicatessens
She ordered a sandwich with various types of deli meat..
meat finely chopped with a grinder
She made burgers using ground meat.
Origin of meat
Old English, mete (food)
Terms with meat included in their meaning
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food
meat from a cow
food
sandwich with a meat or vegetable patty
animal
poultry meat from birds commonly eaten for food
agriculture
domesticated bird kept for eggs or meat
food
ground meat encased in a skin or casing
cooking
liquid food made by boiling or simmering meat, fish, or vegetables
meat
flesh of this bird eaten as food
general dish
rice stir-fried with various ingredients like vegetables or meat
food
the meat of a crab served as food
food
dish with meat or vegetables in spiced sauce
cuisine
meat from a water bird often roasted or grilled
food
meat from a pig's thigh, often cured
food
meat from a young sheep
food
meat from a hog used as food
food
meat cooked by roasting
food
not containing meat or fish
diet
person who does not eat meat or fish
food
cured meat from a pig's sides or back
cooking
cut of meat from the chest of a bird
meat
small piece of meat with a rib
food
meat from a pig used as food
cuisine
meat from a small hopping mammal commonly used for food
product
made with non-meat substitutes
food
slice of cured pork meat
Examples of meat in a sentence
They sell fresh meat at the market. The meat of the story was thrilling. We finally reached the meat of the discussion. The meat of the mango was juicy and sweet. She savored the meat of the ripe avocado. The golfer struck the ball with the meat of the club.
She aimed for the meat of the racket to ensure a strong serve.
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- French:viande, cœur, ...
- German:Fleisch, Kern, ...
- Italian:carne, nocciolo, ...
- Spanish:carne, esencia, ...
- Portuguese:carne, cerne, ...
- Chinese:肉, 精华, ...
- Japanese:肉, 核心, ...
- Arabic:لحم, جوهر, ...
- Hebrew:בָּשָׂר, עִיקָּר, ...
- Russian:мясо, суть, ...
- Ukrainian:м'ясо, суть, ...
- Hindi:मांस, मूल, ...
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