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Meaning of meat
The primary meaning of the word "meat" is the flesh of an animal, especially mammal or bird, used as food.
Etymology of meat
The word "meat" has its roots in Old English "mete", which referred to food in general, and is related to Old Norse "matr", Gothic "mats", and Old High German "maz", all of which carried the same meaning
Historically, the term "meat" was used broadly to encompass all types of food, but over time, its meaning narrowed to specifically refer to animal flesh used as food
Synonyms
flesh
poultry
beef
pork
lamb
venison
game
fleshiness
muscularity
brawn
muscle
sinew
tissue
fiber
pulp
marrow
stock
broth
gravy
fleshliness
carnality
animalness
edibility
comestible
victual
sustenance
nourishment
nutrient
aliment
Definitions
- The flesh of an animal, especially a mammal or bird, used as food
- * A thing that is pleasant or enjoyable
Usage Examples
- The restaurant serves a variety of meat dishes, including beef, pork, and lamb
- * The butcher shop sells high-quality meat to local restaurants and residents
- * A balanced diet should include a moderate amount of meat and plenty of fruits and vegetables
Antonyms
plant
vegetable
fruit
grain
cereal
pulse
legume
tuber
root
fungus
algae
bread
pastry
cake
dessert
sweet
confectionery
snack
non-food
inedible
unpalatable
distasteful
unpleasant
unappetizing