meat
0 antonyms and opposites of meat, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The flesh of an animal used as food.
How to use meat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English mete, which originally meant "food" in general, not just animal flesh — the narrower sense developed over time.
Full origin of meat →Frequently asked questions
What does “meat” mean?
The word “meat” means the flesh of an animal used as food. In plain terms, animal flesh eaten as food, or figuratively, the substantial core of something.
How do you pronounce “meat”?
“Meat” is pronounced meet (/mit/ in IPA).
How do you use “meat” in a sentence?
Here is “meat” used in a sentence: “She grilled the meat until it was perfectly tender.”
What is another word for “meat”?
Words with a similar meaning to “meat” include flesh.
What part of speech is “meat”?
“Meat” is a noun.
Where does the word “meat” come from?
The word “meat” comes from Old English. From Old English mete, which originally meant "food" in general, not just animal flesh — the narrower sense developed over time.
Is “meat” a common word?
“Meat” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “meat” have?
“Meat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the flesh of an animal used as food.
What is the difference between meat and flesh?
Flesh is the soft tissue of any body, human or animal. Meat is specifically animal flesh prepared or used as food. All meat is flesh, but flesh only becomes meat in the context of eating. That is why we say meat at the butcher but flesh when describing the body itself.
What are the types of meat?
Meat is often grouped as red meat, such as beef and lamb; white meat, such as chicken and turkey; and game, from wild animals like venison. It can also be sorted by animal, such as pork, poultry, or beef, or by cut, such as breast, loin, or shoulder.
Is fish considered meat?
It depends on the context. In everyday cooking, fish is usually treated as a separate category from meat, which is why menus list meat and fish apart. Biologically, fish flesh is animal flesh and so is meat. Some religious traditions also allow fish on days when other meat is avoided.