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
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
Food inflation increased 0.1% in the past month, with prices for meats, chicken, fish and eggs all rising, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, while prices for food away from home increased 0.3%.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 13, 2026
The table was set with cold meats and salads so no one would have to fetch and carry food from the kitchen.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
