meat
Translation
meat
Examples
I don't eat meat.
I don't eat meat.
This recipe uses beef meat.
This recipe uses beef meat.
Grammar Patterns
(as an uncountable noun) meat We bought some meat at the store.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flesh, protein, poultry, beef, pork
Etymology
From Old English 'mete' meaning 'food' in general, which later narrowed to mean the flesh of an animal.
Memory Tips
Think of a butcher's shop or the meat aisle in a supermarket. The word 'meet' sounds the same, so you could imagine saying 'Nice to meet you, meat!'