Synonyms for

Meats

Verb / mi:ts / Another word for meats — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Meats refer to the flesh of animals, especially when it is used for food.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

flesh protein edibles

Informal

grub chow eats

Literary

sustenance fare

Antonyms

vegetables plants produce greens fruits grains

Common collocations

  • red meat
  • white meat
  • lean meats
  • processed meats
  • cooked meats
  • raw meats
  • game meats

Word family

noun meat

Usage note

The plural 'meats' is often used to refer to different types of meat products, such as beef, pork, and poultry, rather than just the general concept of animal flesh.

Example sentences

  1. The butcher sells different types of meats.
  2. I don't eat red meats because they're unhealthy.
  3. Grilled meats are delicious with vegetables.
  4. She cooked the meats slowly, and they were very tender.
  5. We need to marinate the meats before cooking them.

Quotes

  • I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants. - A. Whitney Brown
  • I don't eat vegetables. I only eat meats that are grilled over animal dung. - Ted Nugent
  • Bacon is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Benjamin Franklin

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