porterhouse

noun

por·​ter·​house ˈpȯr-tər-ˌhau̇s 

1

: a house where malt liquor (such as porter) is sold

2

: a large steak cut from the thick end of the short loin to contain a T-shaped bone and a large piece of tenderloin see beef illustration

Examples of porterhouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bistecca Fiorentina, a specialty of Florence, a wagyu porterhouse with rosemary, Balsamico de Modena and Gioia olive oil. — Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

The thick, juicy chop is served almost like a porterhouse steak. — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Menu items include seafood galore, pork porterhouse, and duck confit tacos with blood orange marmalade. — Annie Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for porterhouse

• boardinghouse
• charterhouse
• clearinghouse
• coffeehouse
• customhouse
• firehouse
• meetinghouse
• motherhouse
• packinghouse
• pilothouse
• powerhouse
• slaughterhouse

Kids Definition

porterhouse

noun

por·​ter·​house ˈpōrt-ər-ˌhau̇s 

ˈpȯrt-

: a beefsteak with a large piece of tenderloin on a T-shaped bone