steak

noun

plural steaks
1
a
: a slice of meat cut from a fleshy part of a beef carcass
b
: a similar slice of a specified meat other than beef
ham steak
c
: a cross-section slice of a large fish
swordfish steak
d
: a thick slice or piece of a non-meat food especially when prepared or served in the manner of a beef steak
tofu/portobello steaks
a cauliflower steak
2
a
: ground beef prepared for cooking or for serving in the manner of a steak
hamburger steak
b
: a non-meat food formed into a patty and cooked
lentil steak
wild mushroom steak

Examples of steak in a Sentence

I grilled a steak for dinner. We had steak and potatoes for dinner.
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Saladino was once a major proponent of the carnivore diet, a trend that often coincides with raw milk consumption and involves consuming mainly animal products like eggs and steak and little in the way of fruits, vegetables or grains. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 Instead, there are prime cuts of steak at the a la carte Aksam restaurant, overseen by head chef Mert Sahan. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Serve it alongside a great steak and tender green beans for a classic dinner. Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024 Protein plates come with rice, vegetables and a variety of protein sources, including salmon, steak and hot chicken. Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for steak 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English steke, from Old Norse steik; akin to Old Norse steikja to roast on a stake, stik stick, stake — more at stick

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of steak was in the 15th century

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“Steak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steak. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

steak

noun
1
: a slice of meat and especially beef
2
: a slice of a large fish (as swordfish)

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