Definition

Referring to something that does not contain meat or is not related to meat.

Example

Many people choose nonmeat options for their meals to follow a vegetarian diet.

Conversation

Have you tried any nonmeat dishes lately?

Yeah, I made a great veggie stir-fry last night.

That sounds delicious! I need more nonmeat options in my diet.

You should definitely give it a go; there are so many tasty recipes out there!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonmeat → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "meat" (from Old English "mete", meaning food or nourishment). The word "nonmeat" refers to something that is not meat or does not contain meat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'food' ('meat') to remember that 'nonmeat' means something that is not meat.

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