First Known Use: before 12th century
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meat
noun \ˈmēt\
: the flesh of an animal used as food
: a type of meat
: the part of something (such as a nut) that can be eaten
Full Definition of MEAT
1
a : food; especially : solid food as distinguished from drink b : the edible part of something as distinguished from its covering (as a husk or shell)
2
5
: favorite pursuit or interest
— meat·ed \ˈmē-təd\ adjective
— meat·less adjective
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Origin of MEAT
Middle English mete, from Old English; akin to Old High German maz food
Related to MEAT
- Synonyms
- flesh
MEAT Defined for Kids
meat
noun \ˈmēt\
Definition of MEAT for Kids
1
: the flesh of an animal used as food Hint:The word meat often does not include the flesh of fish or seafood.
2
: solid food as distinguished from drink
3
: the part of something that can be eaten <nut meats>
4
: the most important part : substance <Get to the meat of the story.>
— meat·less \-ləs\ adjective
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