red meat

noun

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

Examples of red meat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2019, Harris suggested the guidelines include cutting back on red meat to address climate concerns. —Kelly Alexander, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024

Exercise has also been shown to be beneficial, as has dietary changes like cutting back on red meat, eating less artificial sugars and cutting back on refined sugar, focusing instead on fresh fruits and vegetables. —Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024

Lean protein like swai reduces the risk of high cholesterol commonly associated with chicken and red meat. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 24 Sep. 2024

Child #2 does not eat red meat and generally prefers a vegetarian diet rich in nuts and soy, in contrast to #3’s allergies. —Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

red meat

noun

: meat (as beef) that is red when raw