Flesh

Pronunciation: /flɛʃ/

Definitions of flesh

noun the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of a human or an animal

Example Sentences

A1 The chicken was cooked perfectly, with tender flesh.

A2 She accidentally cut her finger and saw the flesh underneath.

B1 The artist used clay to create a sculpture that resembled human flesh.

B2 The doctor examined the wound to check for any signs of infection in the flesh.

C1 The novel delves deep into the complexities of human flesh and desire.

C2 The forensic scientist analyzed the flesh samples to determine the cause of death.

Examples of flesh in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined the patient's flesh for any signs of infection.

informal I can't stand the feeling of raw flesh, it gives me the creeps.

slang That new tattoo looks sick, the artist really knows how to work with flesh.

figurative His words cut through her like a knife, leaving her feeling exposed to the bone, her flesh raw and vulnerable.

Grammatical Forms of flesh

• past tense: fleshed
• plural: fleshes
• comparative: flesher
• superlative: fleshest
• present tense: fleshes
• future tense: will flesh
• perfect tense: have fleshed
• continuous tense: is fleshing
• singular: flesh
• positive degree: flesh
• infinitive: to flesh
• gerund: fleshing
• participle: fleshed

Origin and Evolution of flesh

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'flesh' originated from the Old English word 'flæsc' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'flaiskaz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the physical substance of the body, over time the word 'flesh' has evolved to also represent the concept of human desires, weaknesses, or mortality.