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View usage for: (miːt) Word forms: plural meats1. variable nounMeat is flesh taken from a dead animal that people cook and eat. Meat and fish are relatively expensive. ...imported meat products. ...a buffet of cold meats and salads. 2. See also luncheon meat, red meat, white meat 3. See be meat and drink to sb More Synonyms of meat (miːt) noun1. the flesh of mammals used as food, as distinguished from that of birds and fish 2. anything edible, esp flesh with the texture of meat crab meat 3. food, as opposed to drink 5. an archaic word for meal1 6. meat and drink 7. have one's meat and one's manners Derived forms meatless (ˈmeatless) adjective Word origin Old English mete; related to Old High German maz food, Old Saxon meti, Gothic mats (mit) noun1. food; esp., solid food, as distinguished from drink now archaic or dialectal except in meat and drink 2. a. the flesh of animals used as food; esp., the flesh of mammals and, sometimes, of fowl b. Informal the flesh (sense 1) flesh (sense 1a) of a person not much meat on her bones 3. the edible, inner part the meat of a nut 4. the substance, meaning, or gist the meat of a story 6. Archaic a meal, esp. dinner Word origin ME mete < OE < Gmc * mad-, food, meat < IE base * mad-, to be moist, trickle > mast 2, Gr mastos, breast More idioms containingmeat be the meat in the sandwich dead meat meat and drink to someone one man's meat is another man's poison Examples of 'meat' in a sentencemeat QuotationsIf you knew how meat was made, you'd probably lose your lunch. I'm from cattle country. That's why I became a vegetarianK. D. Lang The nearer the bone, the sweeter the meat British English: meat / miːt/ NOUN Meat is the flesh of a dead animal that people cook and eat. ...cold meat and salad. - American English: meat
- Arabic: لـَحْمُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: carne
- Chinese: 肉
- Croatian: meso
- Czech: maso
- Danish: kød
- Dutch: vlees
- European Spanish: carne
- Finnish: liha
- French: viande
- German: Fleisch
- Greek: κρέας
- Italian: carne
- Japanese: 肉
- Korean: 고기
- Norwegian: kjøtt
- Polish: mięso
- European Portuguese: carne
- Romanian: carne
- Russian: мясо
- Latin American Spanish: carne
- Swedish: kött
- Thai: เนื้อ
- Turkish: et yiyecek
- Ukrainian: м'ясо
- Vietnamese: thịt
Chinese translation of 'meat' cpd - [product, dish, pie]
肉类(類) (ròulèi) crab meat 蟹肉 (xièròu)
All related terms of 'meat'They gave meat and drink to the poor. Synonyms provisions eats (slang) rations subsistence chow (informal) victuals comestibles nutriment viands aliment Definition the essence or gist The real meat of the conference was the attempt to agree on minimum standards. subject word listsSee Types and cuts of meatQuotationIf you knew how meat was made, you'd probably lose your lunch. I'm from cattle country. That's why I became a vegetarian [K. D. Lang]proverbThe nearer the bone, the sweeter the meatAdditional synonymsDefinition the central or essential part of something He has the ability to get straight to the core of a problem. Synonyms heart, essence, nucleus, kernel, crux, gist, nub, pithDefinition the most important and distinctive feature of something, which determines its identity Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language. Synonyms fundamental nature, nature, being, life, meaning, heart, spirit, principle, soul, core, substance, significance, entity, bottom line, essential part, kernel, crux, lifeblood, pith, quintessence, basic characteristic, quiddity Definition a range of food and drink traditional Portuguese fare Synonyms food, meals, diet, provisions, board, commons, table (formal), feed, menu, rations, tack (informal), kai (New Zealand, informal), nourishment, sustenance, victuals, nosebag (slang), nutriment, vittles (obsolete, dialect), eatables Additional synonymsDefinition the meat of animals as opposed to that of fish or, sometimes, fowl the pale pink flesh of trout and salmon Definition food Get yourself some grub and come and sit down. Synonyms food, feed, rations, tack (informal), eats (slang), kai (New Zealand, informal), sustenance, nosh (slang), victuals, nosebag (slang), vittles (obsolete, dialect) Definition the most central part or important part The heart of the problem is supply and demand. Synonyms root, core, essence, centre, nucleus, marrow, hub, kernel, crux, gist, central part, nitty-gritty (informal), nub, pith, quintessenceDefinition food I'm starving - let's have some kai. Synonyms food, grub (slang), provisions, fare, board, commons, eats (slang), feed, diet, meat, bread, tuck (informal), tucker (Australian, New Zealand, informal), rations, nutrition, tack (informal), refreshment, scoff (slang), nibbles, foodstuffs, nourishment, chow (informal), sustenance, nosh (slang), daily bread, victuals, edibles, comestibles, provender, nosebag (slang), pabulum (rare), nutriment, vittles (obsolete, dialect), viands, aliment, eatables (slang), F%D Definition the central or essential part of something the kernel of his message Synonyms essence, core, substance, gist, grain, marrow, germ, nub, pith, seedthe very marrow of his being Synonyms core, heart, spirit, quick, soul, cream, substance, essence, kernel, gist, pith, quintessenceDefinition food It served delicious, authentic nosh Synonyms food, eats (slang), fare, grub (slang), feed, tack (informal), scoff (slang), kai (New Zealand, informal), chow (informal), sustenance, victuals, comestibles, nosebag (slang), vittles (obsolete, dialect), viands, aliment Definition the food needed to nourish the body He was unable to take nourishment for several days. Synonyms food, nutrition, sustenance, nutriment, tack (informal), kai (New Zealand, informal), victuals, vittles (obsolete, dialect), viands, aliment Definition the point or gist That, I think, is the nub of the problem. Synonyms gist, point, heart, core, essence, nucleus, kernel, crux, pithDefinition a centre of growth or development The movement could become the nucleus of a new political party. Synonyms centre, heart, focus, basis, core, pivot, kernel, nubAdditional synonymsDefinition the food or nourishment required by all living things to grow and stay healthy Synonyms food, support, diet, nutrition, foodstuff, subsistence, kai (New Zealand, informal), nourishment, sustenance, aliment Definition the essential idea in an argument or discussion You have missed the main point of my argument. Synonyms essence, meaning, subject, question, matter, heart, theme, import, text, core, burden, drift, thrust, proposition, marrow, crux, gist, main idea, nub, pithIt's excellent provender, skilfully prepared. Synonyms food, eats (slang), supplies, feed, provisions, fare, rations, groceries, tack (informal), grub (slang), foodstuffs, kai (New Zealand, informal), sustenance, nosh (slang), victuals, edibles, comestibles, nosebag (slang), vittles (obsolete, dialect), eatables Definition the essential meaning of a speech, thought, or written article The substance of his discussions doesn't really matter. Synonyms meaning, main point, gist, matter, subject, theme, import, significance, essence, pith, burden, sum and substance, gravamen Definition means of maintaining health or life The state provided a basic quantity of food for daily sustenance. Synonyms nourishment, food, provisions, rations, refreshments, kai (New Zealand, informal), daily bread, victuals, edibles, comestibles, provender, aliment, eatables, refection |