red meat
The term "red meat" can refer to specific types of meat based on their color and nutritional content, or it can be used metaphorically in political contexts.
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Definition
B2Culinary
Meat from mammals, such as beef, lamb, and pork, that is red when raw.
Example
- She prefers red meat over poultry for her steak dinners.
C1Nutrition
(technical)Meat containing higher levels of myoglobin, giving it a darker color compared to poultry or fish.
Example
- Dietitians often discuss the benefits and risks of consuming red meat.
C1Politics
(idiomatic)A topic or statement designed to provoke or excite a particular audience.
Example
- The candidate's speech was full of red meat for the party's base.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "red meat":
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