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

Inadequate iron intake: A diet low in iron-rich foods (e.g., red meat, beans, leafy greens) can lead to low ferritin levels over time, especially in people with higher iron needs, such as pregnant people or growing children. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024

Grocery prices shot up 20% between January 2021 and December 2022, causing some consumers to cut back on common purchases like red meat and eggs. —Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024

Increasing your intake of alkalizing foods, such as beans, berries, leafy greens, and dark chocolate, while decreasing acid-forming foods, such as red meat and refined grains, can protect against several health conditions and help your body maintain its acid-base balance. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Oct. 2024

Researchers have discovered the mechanism linking the overconsumption of red meat with colorectal cancer, as well as identifying a means of interfering with the mechanism as a new treatment strategy for this kind of cancer. —New Atlas, 24 Oct. 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