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meatless

American  
[meet-lis] / ˈmit lɪs /

adjective

  1. not using or containing any meat, often with a plant-based substitute in its place; vegetarian.


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While a light-bodied Beaujolais would fit nicely into a meatless meal, so would a good Chenin Blanc.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 13, 2025

Besides going meatless, many people want to lose weight in the new year.

From Salon Jan. 22, 2025

My husband created a meatless version with whole tomatoes, olive oil, onions, bay leaves and lots of garlic that was just as yummy as his old recipe.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 18, 2024

No matter what you choose to spend it on, the savings and health benefits might just make it worth going meatless.

From Seattle Times Jan. 2, 2024

Without feathers, he looks malnourished and slight, like those little meatless game hens you get at the supermarket.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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