meat
Meat is the flesh of animals, such as cows, pigs, or chickens, that is used as food. It is a common source of protein and is usually cooked before being eaten.
Examples
3 of 5I usually buy some meat at the supermarket on Saturdays.
I typically purchase animal flesh at the grocery store every Saturday.
The consumption of red meat has decreased over the last decade according to recent studies.
Eating red animal products has gone down in the past ten years based on new research.
Do you want some meat on your pizza, or just cheese?
Would you like animal toppings on your pizza or only cheese?
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Look at the word 'meat'—it ends with 'eat'. You 'eat meat'.
Quick Quiz
My brother is a vegetarian, so he doesn't eat ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: meat
Examples
I usually buy some meat at the supermarket on Saturdays.
everydayI typically purchase animal flesh at the grocery store every Saturday.
The consumption of red meat has decreased over the last decade according to recent studies.
formalEating red animal products has gone down in the past ten years based on new research.
Do you want some meat on your pizza, or just cheese?
informalWould you like animal toppings on your pizza or only cheese?
Meat provides essential amino acids required for human muscle growth and repair.
academicAnimal flesh offers necessary nutrients needed for building and fixing human muscles.
The company specializes in the distribution of high-quality organic meat products.
businessThe firm focuses on selling and delivering premium natural animal food items.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
meat and potatoes
the most basic or fundamental aspects of something
the meat of the matter
the most important or interesting part of a discussion
one man's meat is another man's poison
what one person likes, another person may dislike
Often Confused With
To 'meet' is a verb meaning to see or talk to someone for the first time, while 'meat' is the noun for food.
Usage Notes
Meat is generally an uncountable noun when talking about it as a type of food. However, you can use the plural 'meats' when referring to different varieties or types of meat products.
Common Mistakes
Learners often try to count meat by saying 'two meats' instead of 'two pieces of meat' or 'two types of meat'.
Memory Tip
Look at the word 'meat'—it ends with 'eat'. You 'eat meat'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old English word 'mete', which originally referred to any kind of food, not just animal flesh.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Dietary habits regarding meat vary globally; for example, some religions forbid the consumption of pork or beef.
Quick Quiz
My brother is a vegetarian, so he doesn't eat ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: meat
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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