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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The local favorite spot is known for excellent surf and turf, a lively atmosphere, and regular live music. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 Enjoy tapas like mini cornetos de atun, crispy cones of tuna tartare and orange escabeche; or ensalada de patata, a Dungeness crab and potato salad with trout roe, piquillo peppers and olives for an elevated surf and turf lunch or dinner for dad. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 The menu focuses on steak—particularly surf and turf—and there’s an impressive offering of cuts, from the Lake District, Japan, and Australia. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026 Auction paddles waved between speeches and presentations and surf and turf dinners. Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 May 2026 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 14 Jun. 2026.

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