Meaning & Definition of word "Meat"
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Meat
/miːt/
noun:
- 1. the flesh of animals, used as food.
- Example: For dinner, we are having roasted chicken as the main meat dish.
- 2. the edible part of a fruit or vegetable, often referred to as the flesh.
- Example: The meat of the watermelon is sweet and juicy.
- 3. substance that is the essence or main portion of something.
- Example: The report provided the meat of the argument about climate change.
Etymology
From Old English 'mete', meaning food or meal.
Common Phrases and Expressions
meat and potatoes:
Basic, fundamental aspects of something; the essentials.
bring home the bacon:
To earn a living or provide for a family.
not one's cup of tea:
Something one does not particularly like or enjoy.
Related Words
poultry:
Birds raised for their meat, such as chicken and turkey.
beef:
Meat from cattle.
pork:
Meat from pigs.
Slang Meanings of meat
Meaning: Someone's physical body.
Example Sentence: He's been working out and really building up his meat.
Meaning: Nonsense or trivial matters.
Example Sentence: Don't pay attention to his complaints; it's just a lot of meat.