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

Regarding quantities, less red meat than vegetables can be consumed to get the iron the body needs.6 Phytate (found mainly in grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds), and polyphenols (found in vegetables, cereals, spices, tea, coffee, red wine, and cocoa) can also inhibit nonheme iron absorption. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024

Additionally, research indicates that poultry, like turkey, might be a healthier protein source than its red meat counterparts. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 25 Nov. 2024

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

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