beefsteak

noun

beef·​steak ˈbēf-ˌstāk 

: a steak of beef usually from the hindquarter

Examples of beefsteak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These juicy red fruits come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, from small cherry tomatoes to round and squat beefsteak varieties. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026

Plum tomatoes Also known as Roma or paste tomatoes, plum tomatoes are oval-shaped and smaller than beefsteaks. — Brette Warshaw, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026

All types of tomatoes—from beefsteaks that are larger than your hand to bite-size grape tomatoes—are usually pollinated by insects or the wind. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026

Firmer varieties like Roma or plum tomatoes tend to hold up better after slicing than very soft, juicy varieties like beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes, which are more delicate and can become watery more quickly. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing beefsteak

• beefsteak tomato

Rhymes for beefsteak

• awake
• backache
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• daybreak
• earthquake
• forsake
• gouache
• handshake
• headache
• heartache

Kids Definition

beefsteak

noun

beef·​steak ˈbēf-ˌstāk 

: a slice of beef suitable for broiling or frying