suet

noun

su·​et ˈsü-ət 

: the hard fat about the kidneys and loins in beef and mutton that yields tallow

Examples of suet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Put it out in a shady space to delay spoilage and replace any remaining suet after two weeks. — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026

It is recommend to only use suet in cooler weather so the beef fat does not go rancid. — Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

Beef tallow — a dense fat derived from cow suet sometimes used in cooking and now skin care products — has become increasingly popular of late. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 May 2026

Additionally, safflower seeds, peanuts, cracked corn and suet nuggets are also popular with the grosbeaks. — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sewet, from Anglo-French suet, siuet, from seu, su hard animal fat, from Latin sebum

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

suet

noun

su·​et ˈsü-ət 

: the hard fat around the kidneys in beef and mutton from which tallow is made

Medical Definition

suet

noun

su·​et ˈsü-ət 

: the hard fat about the kidneys and loins in beef and mutton that yields tallow and that in prepared form is used in some pharmaceutical ointments