white meat

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Noun

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white meat (countable and uncountable, plural white meats)

  1. The breast portion of poultry.
  2. Meats whose color, either before or after cooking, is considered white as opposed to red, including poultry, seafood, and in some uses, even pork.

Usage notes

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As the definitions conflict, which animals are considered white meat is a matter of some dispute and differing usage.

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Antonyms

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  • (antonym(s) of breast portion of poultry): dark meat
  • (antonym(s) of meats considered white): red meat

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