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porterhouse

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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

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porterhouse steak

How to use porterhouse

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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.

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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.

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