English dictionary
meat
nounPronunciation
miːt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
noun
- the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
noun
- the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
Example sentences
the gist of the prosecutor's argument
the heart and soul of the Republican Party
the nub of the story
black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell