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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Say goodbye to over- or undercooked meats—using a meat thermometer is the most reliable way to ensure tender, juicy chicken, steak, and other proteins every time.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
Most of the chicken, duck and steak on his menu now comes from Canada, as do the vegetables.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
From plates of Jamon Iberico and piquant tomato salads to fresh sea bass and succulent steaks, the vibe here harnesses a hyper-local sensibility that roots you in the destination.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
For a casual evening, start with pizza and burrata at the Waves Grill and then head to the Terrace Café, getting sushi and grilled seafood or steak at the buffet before nabbing a table outside.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 28 July 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
Most of the chicken, duck and steak on his menu now comes from Canada, as do the vegetables.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
From plates of Jamon Iberico and piquant tomato salads to fresh sea bass and succulent steaks, the vibe here harnesses a hyper-local sensibility that roots you in the destination.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
For a casual evening, start with pizza and burrata at the Waves Grill and then head to the Terrace Café, getting sushi and grilled seafood or steak at the buffet before nabbing a table outside.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 28 July 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 4 Aug. 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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