Flesh

Meaning

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones

the soft tissue of an animal or fruit; meat for eating

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of animals or humans

Example Sentences

The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.

The flesh of the fish was tender and flaky when cooked properly.

The wound cut deep into the flesh of his arm.

Example Expressions

in the flesh

Synonyms

meat, tissue, muscle, skin, pulp, body

Entry 1

meat, tissue, muscle, skin

Entry 2

meat, tissue, pulp

Entry 3

meat, tissue, muscle, body, skin

Antonyms

bone, skeleton, spirit, soul, skin, shell

Entry 1

bone, skeleton, spirit, soul

Entry 2

bone, skin, shell

Entry 3

bone, spirit, soul

Collocations

flesh and blood, fresh flesh, flesh wound, tender flesh, raw flesh, human flesh

Entry 1

flesh and blood, fresh flesh, flesh wound

Entry 2

fresh flesh, tender flesh, raw flesh

Entry 3

human flesh, tender flesh, flesh and blood, flesh wound