meatreplacement

noun

UK /ˈmiːt rɪˌpleɪsmənt/

US /ˈmiːt rɪˌpleɪsmənt/

A food that you eat instead of meat.

She put a meatreplacement in her sandwich instead of chicken.

SYNONYMS

meat substitute meat alternative meat analog plant-based protein faux meat

RELATED WORDS

tofu tempeh seitan veggie burger plant-based diet

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A product made from plants or fungi that looks and tastes like meat.

The store sells meatreplacement burgers next to the real ones.

3. Any ingredient used in cooking in place of animal meat.

Beans are a cheap meatreplacement in many soups.

4. A food item designed for people who do not eat meat.

This meatreplacement is high in protein and low in fat.