plural steaks
1
a
: a slice of meat cut from a fleshy part of a beef carcass
b
: a similar slice of a specified meat other than beef
ham steak
c
: a cross-section slice of a large fish
swordfish steak
d
: a thick slice or piece of a non-meat food especially when prepared or served in the manner of a beef steak
tofu/portobello steaks
a cauliflower steak
2
a
: ground beef prepared for cooking or for serving in the manner of a steak
hamburger steak
b
: a non-meat food formed into a patty and cooked
lentil steak
wild mushroom steak
Examples of steak in a Sentence
I grilled a steak for dinner.
We had steak and potatoes for dinner.
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Callie normally serves dishes such as pastas, seafood and steaks, along with desserts such as pavlova and Turkish rice pudding.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
The good food features steaks, prime rib, seafood and poultry, as well as pasta, burgers and a bar menu.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
As the team says, this will get you almost 50 10-ounce (280-g) steaks cooked with one 16-ounce (450 g) propane gas supply (it can also be fueled by butane).
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
Rima, a Mediterranean grill nestled within the resort's treetops, offers succulent steaks and creative fare, including pastas and salads, complemented by a fine selection of wines and cocktails.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
The good food features steaks, prime rib, seafood and poultry, as well as pasta, burgers and a bar menu.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
As the team says, this will get you almost 50 10-ounce (280-g) steaks cooked with one 16-ounce (450 g) propane gas supply (it can also be fueled by butane).
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
Rima, a Mediterranean grill nestled within the resort's treetops, offers succulent steaks and creative fare, including pastas and salads, complemented by a fine selection of wines and cocktails.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for steak
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“Steak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steak. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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steak
noun1
: a slice of meat and especially beef
2
: a slice of a large fish (as swordfish)
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