surf and turf

noun

: seafood and steak served as a single course

Examples of surf and turf in a Sentence

We both ordered the surf and turf.
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Or, just gild the lily here and go for the surf and turf. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 Auction paddles waved between speeches and presentations and surf and turf dinners. Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 May 2026 Upgrade to surf and turf with a petite filet and lobster tail for $25. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Known for serving surf and turf staples like lobster and filet mignon as well as sushi, this upscale restaurant is inside a cozy historical home, and dishes are made from scratch daily. India Amos, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surf and turf

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of surf and turf was in 1961

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“Surf and turf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surf%20and%20turf. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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