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.
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Other bowls include falafel crunch, spicy lamb and avocado, chicken and rice and steak and harissa.
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Connie Ogle
april 25, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The massive beef patty is made from a grind of two different Wagyu cuts, Prime New York strip and chuck steak.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Customers can find ribs, jerky, steaks including marbled ribeye, filet mignon, briskets, roasts, ground beef and tallow.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Patio season is coming up in much of the world, but living in a smaller apartment shouldn’t stop you from enjoying a good steak at home.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
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Connie Ogle
april 25, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The massive beef patty is made from a grind of two different Wagyu cuts, Prime New York strip and chuck steak.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Customers can find ribs, jerky, steaks including marbled ribeye, filet mignon, briskets, roasts, ground beef and tallow.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Patio season is coming up in much of the world, but living in a smaller apartment shouldn’t stop you from enjoying a good steak at home.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for steak
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“Steak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steak. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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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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