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meatless
This term describes the absolute absence of animal flesh in a specific food item or a broader dietary regimen. It carries a neutral to positive connotation, often associated with health, religious fasting, or ethical choices regarding animal welfare. While it is a direct descriptor, it differs from "vegetarian" or "vegan" in that it specifically targets the absence of meat rather than defining a comprehensive dietary philosophy.
In practical usage, the word is frequently applied to specific meals or days (such as Meatless Monday) to indicate a temporary or targeted shift in eating habits. It focuses on the subtraction of a specific ingredient rather than the addition of a specific substitute.
Meanings
Examples
I am trying to have a meatless Monday every week.
This meatless lasagna tastes surprisingly like the real thing.
I wonder if they can make this dish meatless for me.
The monks followed a strictly meatless diet for years.
She prefers a meatless meal when she feels bloated.
The restaurant specializes in creative meatless cuisine.
The restaurant specializes in creative meatless cuisine.