B2nounhealthfood
US/fleʃ/
UK/fleʃ/
the soft part of a body between the skin and bones; also the soft part of a fruit
In context
The dog's teeth went deep into the flesh of his leg.
Mangosteen has sweet white flesh inside a thick purple skin.
I've talked to her online, but I've never met her in the flesh.
Words that go with flesh
noun + noun
- in the fleshIt was amazing to see the singer in the flesh.
- flesh and bloodHow can you treat your own flesh and blood like that?
- flesh woundLuckily, it was just a flesh wound.
adjective + noun
- human fleshSome insects can bite through human flesh.
- soft fleshScoop out the soft flesh of the avocado.