plural steaks
1
a
: a slice of meat cut from a fleshy part of a beef carcass
b
: a similar slice of a specified meat other than beef
ham steak
c
: a cross-section slice of a large fish
swordfish steak
d
: a thick slice or piece of a non-meat food especially when prepared or served in the manner of a beef steak
tofu/portobello steaks
a cauliflower steak
2
a
: ground beef prepared for cooking or for serving in the manner of a steak
hamburger steak
b
: a non-meat food formed into a patty and cooked
lentil steak
wild mushroom steak
Examples of steak in a Sentence
I grilled a steak for dinner.
We had steak and potatoes for dinner.
Recent Examples on the Web
Riley also received a steak dinner and a party with his favorite people for the early celebration.
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Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
Place onto your holiday table with the turkey or baked ham, or serve up on a weeknight paired with roasted chicken, steak, or another protein.
—Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
They’re made of pure muscle, and while the payout of delicious swordfish steaks is worth the grind, your whole body will be sore at the dinner table.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 9 Nov. 2023
Seasoning choices: Add other herbs or spices, such as Old Bay, garlic powder, or steak seasoning.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023
The eatery serves steaks from LaRoche’s family ranch, though Aldean says the best thing on the menu is the lobster mac and cheese.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2023
These customers, who typically work in technology and finance, are buying $150 to $200 bottles of wine and spending a little over $200 on steak for two.
—Bychristopher Rugaber, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2023
One of the simplest ways to enjoy a tender, juicy steak at home is to learn how to cook one in your oven.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2023
Simply pick a cut of steak, a salad dressing and a starch, and say yes to the onion rings.
—Brett Anderson, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2023
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Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
Place onto your holiday table with the turkey or baked ham, or serve up on a weeknight paired with roasted chicken, steak, or another protein.
—Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
They’re made of pure muscle, and while the payout of delicious swordfish steaks is worth the grind, your whole body will be sore at the dinner table.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 9 Nov. 2023
Seasoning choices: Add other herbs or spices, such as Old Bay, garlic powder, or steak seasoning.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023
The eatery serves steaks from LaRoche’s family ranch, though Aldean says the best thing on the menu is the lobster mac and cheese.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2023
These customers, who typically work in technology and finance, are buying $150 to $200 bottles of wine and spending a little over $200 on steak for two.
—Bychristopher Rugaber, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2023
One of the simplest ways to enjoy a tender, juicy steak at home is to learn how to cook one in your oven.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2023
Simply pick a cut of steak, a salad dressing and a starch, and say yes to the onion rings.
—Brett Anderson, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2023
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“Steak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steak. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.
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steak
noun1
: a slice of meat and especially beef
2
: a slice of a large fish (as swordfish)
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