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

The classic bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, best built with a thick slice of beefsteak. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 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

Popular varieties include beefsteak and slicers like Brandywine, Better Boy, and Cherokee Purple, as well as cherry and grape varieties such as Sungold, Chocolate Cherry, and Sweet Million. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 June 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

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