mutton
noun
mut·ton
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Definition of mutton
: the flesh of a mature sheep used for food
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Other Words from mutton
muttony
\ ˈmə-tᵊn-ē
, ˈmət-nē \
adjective
, ˈmət-nē \
adjective
Examples of mutton in a Sentence
a meal of mutton and potatoes
Recent Examples on the Web
Remember those ridiculous mustaches and mutton chop sideburns of the ‘70s? — Ellen Warren, chicagotribune.com, "A better storage solution for those oversize earrings," 7 Aug. 2019 Szatmár-style cabbage rolls and Karcag mutton stew bubbled over outdoor flames. — Jacob Mikanowski, Harper's magazine, "The Call of the Drums," 21 July 2019 Little kids in big hats climbed the rails to watch, then slid down for mutton busting to see who could stay aboard a sheep at full speed the longest. — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, "Review: Rodeo spirit energizes Tejas Steakhouse in Bulverde," 11 July 2019 The satchels, often called mochilas, are pocket-less pouches with a drawstring closure and tassels that hang down like mutton chops. — Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, "The best souvenirs to bring home from 10 countries," 2 July 2019 His frizzy blonde hair cascades over his shoulders and dress with enormous leg-of-mutton sleeves. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, "‘Be Seen’: Portraits reclaiming the gay experience at Wadsworth Atheneum," 26 June 2019 Add mutton masala, coriander and remaining 2 tablespoons red chile powder. — Max Falkowitz, WSJ, "Flake News: Fresh Coconut Is Delicious," 23 Nov. 2018 Traditional mincemeat contains meat (beef, venison or mutton), suet (a rich, firm beef fat), dried fruits and spices, preserved by copious booze. — Kathleen Squires, WSJ, "What Your Holiday Table Has Been Missing," 12 Dec. 2018 Chai Chai Chuan Tou Yang Rou Tang, at the Bukit Merah View Food Center, caught Michelin's eye for its mutton soup with chili sauce. — Bridget Hallinan, Condé Nast Traveler, "Michelin's 2018 Guide Proves Singapore Street Food Reigns Supreme," 26 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mutton.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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mutton
noun
English Language Learners Definition of mutton
: the meat of an adult sheep used as food
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mutton
noun
mut·ton
| \ ˈmə-tᵊn
\
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Kids Definition of mutton
: the meat of an adult sheep