fleshed

American

[flesht] / flɛʃt /

adjective

having flesh, especially of a specified type (usually used in combination).

dark-fleshed game birds.

Other Word Forms

overfleshed adjective
unfleshed adjective

Etymology

Origin of fleshed

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at flesh, -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Professors Carlos Manuel Vázquez and Steve Vladeck fleshed out the theory in an important 2013 article that has only grown more relevant since.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Plans to restrict the companies’ activities in the housing market have been fleshed out in a bill that was recently passed by the Senate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

From there, Farr fleshed out the rest of the season, as well as the already-announced third season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

"Security guarantees are going to have to be fleshed out," says Ambassador Fried.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Fairfax’s plan fleshed out the sketchy outline that Jefferson had provided in Notes on the State of Virginia.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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