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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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In response, school lunch menus were revamped to offer more meatless and dairy-free options.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

If you’re expecting vegetarian guests at your own table, I highly recommend it as a meatless main, over polenta.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 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

The meatless versions will be at the “entry point” of the plant-based category, Lopez-May said.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 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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