red meat

noun

Synonyms of red meatnext
1
: meat (such as beef) that is red when raw
2
: something substantial that can satisfy a basic need or appetite
… hungry for the red meat of passionate partisanship …—William Safire

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But using myoglobin, which is found in animal tissue, could lead to vegetarian products that not only look and bleed like red meat but smell more like it, too. — Lila Magbilang, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026 Many people think of red meat first as a food that’s high in the nutrient, but many foods actually contain more iron. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 9 Oct. 2026 Focus on eating nutritious whole foods with plenty of protein, healthy fats and trace minerals — think lean red meat, wild salmon and leafy greens. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2026 Like carbs, red meat has had its own contentious journey in the spotlight. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for red meat

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of red meat was circa 1760

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red meat

noun
: meat (as beef) that is red when raw

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