meat
Translation
meat
Examples
I don't eat meat.
I don't eat meat.
This recipe uses minced meat.
This recipe uses ground meat.
Grammar Patterns
an uncountable noun for animal flesh I don't eat meat.
a type of meat (countable) The shop sells various meats.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flesh; Antonyms: vegetables
Etymology
From Old English 'mete', which meant 'food' in general. It later became specialized to mean animal flesh.
Memory Tips
Picture a butcher's shop or a steak to remember what 'meat' is.