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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The initiative puts red meat, chicken, cheese, vegetables and fruits at the top and grains like bread, cereal, rice and pasta at the bottom. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 July 2026 However, some health experts were concerned about the model’s emphasis on red meat and dairy items. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 The common denominator is an allergy to red meat, but some people get hit with the double whammy of meat and dairy. — Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026 When people eat red meat, most of the alpha gal is digested in the stomach and small intestine, with very little being absorbed into the blood. — Alice Park, Time, 23 July 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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