Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
red-meat
noun
/rɛd miːt/
Definition
Red meat refers to meat that is darker in color, typically from mammals, and includes beef, lamb, pork, and goat.
Examples
- The doctor advised limiting red meat intake for better heart health.
- Many people enjoy a good steak or lamb chop as a source of red meat.
- Some cultures include red meat as a staple in their traditional cuisines.
Meaning
Red meat is commonly associated with animal flesh that is higher in myoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen in muscle tissues, giving it a red color. It is often contrasted with white meat, which comes from poultry and fish.
Synonyms
- Beef
- Lamb
- Pork
- Mutton
