beefsteak

noun

beef·​steak ˈbēf-ˌstāk How to pronounce beefsteak (audio)
: a steak of beef usually from the hindquarter

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The region has grown a lot in the past six decades, but diners have come to rely on these hearty aged beefsteaks. Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 The variety was created in 2012 by Belgian breeder Roland Boulanger by crossing a sweet yellow cherry tomato called Baby Blue with the creamy yellow beefsteak White Wonder. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026 Of special interest this year is Sart Roloise, a Belgian beefsteak variety that performs well in Southern California. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026 George Washington Long before modern steakhouses, America's first president reportedly favored beefsteak and kidney pie, which was a popular 18th-century Anglo-American dish, according to historical accounts. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beefsteak

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First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beefsteak was circa 1706

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“Beefsteak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beefsteak. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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beefsteak

noun
beef·​steak ˈbēf-ˌstāk How to pronounce beefsteak (audio)
: a slice of beef suitable for broiling or frying

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