red meat

American  

noun

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

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

They also earned a point for eating less red meat and dairy than average.

From Science Daily

Higher consumption of milk and processed red meat was associated with worse performance on cognitive tests, while fish intake was linked to better results.

From Science Daily

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

Influencers gleefully showed off their high-protein diets, complete with eggs, cottage cheese, poultry and red meat.

From Salon