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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The couple was treated to a meal of steak and shrimp.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
However, higher gains for ranchers have meant pricier steaks and hamburgers for consumers.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
After a large wagyu steak, the group disappeared into the night to continue their fun.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
However, higher gains for ranchers have meant pricier steaks and hamburgers for consumers.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
After a large wagyu steak, the group disappeared into the night to continue their fun.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Steak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steak. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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steak
noun1
: a slice of meat and especially beef
2
: a slice of a large fish (as swordfish)
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