flesh

noun

ˈflesh How to pronounce flesh (audio)
Definition of fleshnext
as in meat
animal and especially mammal tissue used as food eats no flesh of any kind, only fruits, grains, and vegetables

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Recent Examples of flesh After each cleaning session, the larvae were fed fruit or vegetable peels, since feeding only on flesh can prevent the superworms from molting or even hasten their death. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026 Advertisement Fatty fish Several types of fish have significant oil and fat in their flesh. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026 Their larvae, which burrow into the flesh of cattle and can be fatal if untreated, can devastate wildlife and bring financial ruin to ranchers. — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice. — Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flesh
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meat
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  • Jackson has recorded three videos thus far for the wellness unit — one with a marinated chicken recipe, another with tri-tip meat.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • And even after an animal is slaughtered, the meat goes through a thorough inspection looking for any sign of disease, abnormalities or contamination.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of meat

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“Flesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flesh. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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