Meat: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅฉ
meat
[ miหt ]
food
Flesh of animals used as food, typically consisting mainly of muscle and fat. Meat is a valuable source of protein and other essential nutrients.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She grilled the meat on the barbecue.
- He ordered a steak cooked rare.
general
The essence or most important part of something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The meat of the argument was about funding.
- Let's get to the meat of the issue.
Translations
Translations of the word "meat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น carne
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Fleisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ daging
๐บ๐ฆ ะผ'ััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ miฤso
๐ฏ๐ต ่ (ใซใ)
๐ซ๐ท viande
๐ช๐ธ carne
๐น๐ท et
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ๊ธฐ (gogi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญู (lahm)
๐จ๐ฟ maso
๐ธ๐ฐ mรคso
๐จ๐ณ ่ (rรฒu)
๐ธ๐ฎ meso
๐ฎ๐ธ kjรถt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแ แชแ (khorts'i)
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ carne
Word origin
The word 'meat' originated from the Old English word 'mete', which meant food in general. Over time, it became specific to animal flesh used as food. Meat has been a significant part of human diet throughout history, providing essential nutrients and proteins. Different cultures have their own traditions and preferences when it comes to meat consumption, leading to a variety of cooking methods and dishes.