white meat
English edit
Noun edit
white meat (countable and uncountable, plural white meats)
- The breast portion of poultry.
- 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 edit
As the definitions conflict, which animals are considered white meat is a matter of some dispute and differing usage.
Synonyms edit
- (breast of poultry): breast
Antonyms edit
- (antonym(s) of “breast portion of poultry”): dark meat
- (antonym(s) of “meats considered white”): red meat
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
light-coloured meat
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