Flesh

Pronunciation: /ˈflɛʃ/

Flesh (noun)

  1. the soft parts of a person's or animal's body, not including bones or skin
  2. the soft, edible part inside a fruit or vegetable
  3. the human body, especially when considered as physical and not spiritual

Examples

  • The wound exposed the flesh beneath the skin.
  • Muscles are made of flesh and are essential for movement.

Common collocations: expose flesh, flesh wound, juicy flesh, soft flesh, peel the flesh

Synonyms of Flesh

Neutral

Antonyms of Flesh

  • — referring to the hard part of the body