Meat/miːt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Variety in Cuisine The word 'meat' can refer to different animals depending on cultural cuisines and traditions. In Korea, dog meat is consumed, unlike in the UK. Pro Tip 2/3Meat-Free Diets 'Meat' is avoided by vegetarians and vegans, so use alternatives like 'tofu' in these contexts. She doesn't eat meat, so we prepared a tofu stir-fry. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity Awareness that some meats are taboo in certain cultures helps avoid offending others. Muslim friends don't eat pork, so I served chicken meat instead.