filet mignon

noun

fi·​let mi·​gnon ˌfi-(ˌ)lā-mēn-ˈyōⁿ 

fi-ˌlā-,

-mēn-ˈyän 

plural filets mignons ˌfi-(ˌ)lā-mēn-ˈyōⁿz 

fi-ˌlā-,

-mēn-ˈyänz

: a thick slice of beef cut from the narrow end of a beef tenderloin

Examples of filet mignon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tender chunks of the filet mignon, succulent shrimp, just-crisp broccoli and sliced mushrooms are tossed with the meat’s natural brown gravy on a plateful of angel hair pasta. —Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025

The Cantina also offers premium filet mignon, shrimp, salmon or ahi tuna fajitas with chimichurri or sweet chili sauce. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025

During the reception that followed the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a celebratory dinner with a menu featuring pasta, seafood and filet mignon. —Erin Clack, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Among the highlights: Mediterranean Mussels, Hand Rolled Meatballs, Buffalo Caprese Salad, filet mignon, Australian Lamb Chops and North Atlantic Salmon. —Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, dainty fillet

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for filet mignon

• chignon
• lignin

Kids Definition

filet mignon

noun

fi·​let mi·​gnon ˌfil-(ˌ)ā-mēn-ˈyän 

fi-ˌlā-

plural filets mignons -mēn-ˈyänz 

: a thick slice of beef cut from the narrow end of a tenderloin

Etymology

French, literally, "dainty fillet"