porterhouse
1 synonym for porterhouse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thick, T-bone-shaped cut of beef from the wide end of the short loin, prized for its large piece of tenderloin.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
porterhouse steak
How to use porterhouse
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
porterhouse steak
order a porterhouse
Etymology
From "porter" (the dark beer) plus "house" — these pubs later became known for the steak cut named after them.
Full origin of porterhouse →Frequently asked questions
What does “porterhouse” mean?
The word “porterhouse” means a thick, T-bone-shaped cut of beef from the wide end of the short loin, prized for its large piece of tenderloin. In plain terms, a large T-bone-style steak, or (older sense) a pub that served beer and steak.
How do you use “porterhouse” in a sentence?
Here is “porterhouse” used in a sentence: “They split a porterhouse for two at the steakhouse.”
What part of speech is “porterhouse”?
“Porterhouse” is a noun.
How many meanings does “porterhouse” have?
“Porterhouse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thick, T-bone-shaped cut of beef from the wide end of the short loin, prized for its large piece of tenderloin.
