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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This professional chef used to cook for private events, and specialised in smoked meats.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
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
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
By pairing freshly sliced deli meats with a tightly run franchise network and a TV-heavy advertising strategy, the New Jersey-born chain has built a formidable growth machine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Smoked meats and sausages hung from the rafters, along with a wizened crocodile carcass.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
