red meat

American  

noun

1. any meat that is dark-colored before cooking, as beef, lamb, venison, or mutton (distinguished from white meat).

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red meat British  

noun

1. any meat that is dark in colour, esp beef and lamb Compare white meat

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Etymology

Origin of red meat

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Those few boos were silly but they probably reflected the lack of something to cheer about, the lack of red meat to chew on.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

When people eat red meat, the liver converts certain byproducts into trimethylamine N-oxide, a compound associated with cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

Given that your relationship is not on the best terms, breaching this subject could be misinterpreted as tossing red meat at the bear rather than avoiding the bear.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

The issue of big people and small airplane seats has long been tabloid fodder and red meat for message board posters.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

They drink wine, eat cheese, cook with butter, and eat red meat.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan