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 Boundary House is another popular spot that serves fresh surf and turf dishes along with pastas and sandwiches. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025 Laurel offers to pay, so Adam orders surf and turf and a seafood tower. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 23 July 2025 Best for: extraordinary value and high quality surf and turf in the city In the heart of Edinburgh’s old town, The Mussel and Steak Bar at the bottom of Victoria Street has become a must-visit restaurant for visitors to the city and locals since opening in 2005. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 For $160, each guest gets access to a three-hour beer and wine package (cocktails available for purchase) and a buffet featuring Iberico ham sliders, gazpacho oyster shooters, surf and turf paella, lemon and herb grilled chicken, and summer market salad. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 June 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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