What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
meat
Example
I'm grilling some meat for dinner tonight. [meat: noun]
Example
She prefers to eat meatless meals. [meat: adjective]
flesh
Example
The flesh of the fish was tender and juicy. [flesh: noun]
Example
He cut his finger and saw the flesh underneath. [flesh: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Meat is a more common term than flesh in everyday language, especially in the context of food and cooking. Flesh is less common and may be considered inappropriate or offensive in certain contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between meat and flesh?
Meat is more formal and commonly used in professional or academic contexts, while flesh is more informal and may be considered inappropriate in certain settings.
