au poivre
adjective
: prepared or served with a generous amount of usually coarsely ground black pepper
steak au poivre
Examples of au poivre in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The menu was classic bistro fare: artichokes vinaigrette, pâté maison, steak au poivre.
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Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Mains encompass spaghetti with lobster, filet of beef au poivre, and prime rib with Yorkshire pudding.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
While the food isn’t particularly novel—classics like salad niçoise, shrimp cocktail, and steak au poivre grace the menu—it’s been well liked by diners and critics alike.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
The French feast that followed—filet de boeuf au poivre, halibut au beurre blanc, and poulet fermier croustillant—defied any assumptions about the light fare so often served at fashion week fetes.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024
And how to put them to good use, from pho to steak au poivre.
January 7, 2024
All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.
—Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 7 Jan. 2024
Second course highlights maki, sashimi and smoked eggplant salad, while the third course offers A5 striploin with truffle sancho au poivre and roasted lobster with Tokyo butter, uni, wasabi and dijon.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
The menu is straightforward and superbly French: homemade foie gras, crunchy little gem salad with mustard dressing, and steak au poivre are highlights, plus a crackling crème brûlée.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2023
Nigella’s steak au poivre is a French classic and yields a delicious, luxurious result with just five ingredients and in 20 minutes.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Mains encompass spaghetti with lobster, filet of beef au poivre, and prime rib with Yorkshire pudding.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
While the food isn’t particularly novel—classics like salad niçoise, shrimp cocktail, and steak au poivre grace the menu—it’s been well liked by diners and critics alike.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
The French feast that followed—filet de boeuf au poivre, halibut au beurre blanc, and poulet fermier croustillant—defied any assumptions about the light fare so often served at fashion week fetes.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024
And how to put them to good use, from pho to steak au poivre.
January 7, 2024
All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.
—Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 7 Jan. 2024
Second course highlights maki, sashimi and smoked eggplant salad, while the third course offers A5 striploin with truffle sancho au poivre and roasted lobster with Tokyo butter, uni, wasabi and dijon.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
The menu is straightforward and superbly French: homemade foie gras, crunchy little gem salad with mustard dressing, and steak au poivre are highlights, plus a crackling crème brûlée.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2023
Nigella’s steak au poivre is a French classic and yields a delicious, luxurious result with just five ingredients and in 20 minutes.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
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Word History
Etymology
French, with pepper
First Known Use
1845, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near au poivre
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“Au poivre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/au%20poivre. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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