meaty

adjective

ˈmē-tē 

meatier; meatiest

1

a

: full of meat

b

: having the character of meat

2

: rich especially in matter for thought : substantial

actors looking for meaty roles

meatiness noun

Examples of meaty in a Sentence

a meaty hunk of fish

The mushrooms have a meaty texture.

an athlete with meaty forearms

an actor auditioning for a meaty role

The meatiest part of the book is the historical background it gives.

Recent Examples on the Web

Its distinctly meaty flavor can overpower some dishes. —Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2025

There are also meaty grouper sandwiches, smoked tuna dip, and the Sand Blaster, a tangy mango daiquiri with a sweet blackberry layer and 151 floate. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025

These meaty bites make mornings easier—and delicious. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 May 2025

But with the addition of meaty tires, the result is bobbling side to side on uneven pavement, and the occasional entertaining hop over water channels at boulevard intersections. —Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for meaty

• beati
• beaty
• peaty
• smriti
• sweetie
• treaty
• banditti
• cochiti
• entreaty
• graffiti
• wapiti

Kids Definition

meaty

adjective

ˈmēt-ē 

meatier; meatiest

1

: full of meat : fleshy

2

: rich in matter for thought : substantial

a meaty book

meatiness noun