lean meat
/liːn miːt/ · lean meat
noun
- Meat that is low in fat content, often used in health-conscious diets. The butcher recommended the lean meat options for my weight loss plan.
- Meat that is not marbled with fat, often preferred by chefs for its tenderness and flavor. The chef chose the lean meat for the special of the day, a grilled steak with a side of roasted vegetables.
Did you know? The term 'lean meat' gained popularity in the 1990s with the rise of health-conscious eating and the introduction of leaner meat options in supermarkets.