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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O’Connell’s also has an extensive menu, including breakfast, lunch and dinner items, with daily dinner specials such as tri-tip with mashed potatoes, spaghetti, baby back ribs or surf and turf. Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Sample seasonal surf and turf dishes in a historic home at Parrott's on Eleventh. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025 Artango Bar & Steakhouse will be offering a $60 three-course meal, with options including ceviche nikkei, bife de chorizo and flan, while Bar Tabu will serve a $45 five-course meal, with options including chips and salsa, yucca fries, surf and turf flautas, asada tacos and churro bites. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 Laurel offers to pay, so Adam orders surf and turf and a seafood tower. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for surf and turf

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Oct. 2025.

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