Black Angus

noun

: angus

Examples of Black Angus in a Sentence

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The ranch is located in central Idaho and produces hemp and hemp fiber and raises Black Angus cattle. — Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026 Regulars swear by both, as well as the Black Angus steak and eggs, Monte Cristo bites and various seasonal lattes. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 Its signature burger, the Draft Smash, is a quarter-pound, 100% Black Angus beef patty smashed thin with crisp, lacy edges. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026 Cuts include Creekstone Farms Premium Black Angus 12-ounce ribeye, 24-ounce. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Black Angus

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Black Angus was in 1846

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“Black Angus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Angus. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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