meat
noun
the flesh of animals as used for food: in particular, mammals, especially livestock and game, and often including poultry and game birds.
meats
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pluralof meat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That’s another misunderstanding: We were hawking game, as we like to make a little cash on the side selling rare meats.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026
They have a great all-you-can-eat menu with really great meats and an assortment of sauces and condiments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
China's import list includes more than 1,600 categories of American goods, including meats -- beef, pork, poultry and seafood -- grains, dairy, whiskey, coal and timber.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Servings of processed meats such as ham, sausages and chicken nuggets have been reduced to once a week and must come with a side of vegetables or fruit.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Pearl glanced at the shelves above the stove and pushed a box under them; she took down bread, cheeses, dried fruits, meats, and a bag of oats and sugar.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
