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meat

noun

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Meaning

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The flesh of an animal used as food.

Example Sentence

Many people enjoy eating meat as part of a balanced diet, but others prefer vegetarian or vegan options.

Usage Note

Used to describe the flesh of animals consumed as food, a primary source of protein and nutrients in many diets, or metaphorically for the essential part of something.