steak
stayk
Steak (noun) means a thick slice of meat, especially beef, cooked by grilling or frying. Example: “I'd like a steak with mushrooms and a baked potato, please.”
noun
1
A thick slice of meat, especially beef, cooked by grilling or frying.
"I'd like a steak with mushrooms and a baked potato, please."
"He ordered his steak medium-rare with a side of fries."
"They grilled steaks on the barbecue all summer."
2
A thick slice cut from a fish, cut across rather than along the body.
"The fishmonger cut two thick tuna steaks for our dinner."
"Grill the swordfish steak for a few minutes on each side."
"The salmon steak was pan-seared with lemon and herbs."
How to use steak
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thick cut of meat or fish, typically cooked whole rather than minced or diced.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
steak and chips
rare steak
steak knife
fish steak
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like steak.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- steaks
- Third person singular
- steaks
- Past tense
- steaked
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
I'd like a _____ with mushrooms and a baked potato, please.
Etymology
From Old Norse steik, "roast" or "meat roasted on a stick."
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for steak
See all rhymes for steak →Frequently asked questions
What does “steak” mean?
The word “steak” means a thick slice of meat, especially beef, cooked by grilling or frying. In plain terms, a thick cut of meat or fish, typically cooked whole rather than minced or diced.
How do you pronounce “steak”?
“Steak” is pronounced stayk (/steɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “steak” in a sentence?
Here is “steak” used in a sentence: “He ordered his steak medium-rare with a side of fries.”
What part of speech is “steak”?
“Steak” is a noun.
Where does the word “steak” come from?
The word “steak” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse steik, "roast" or "meat roasted on a stick.".
Is “steak” a common word?
“Steak” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “steak” have?
“Steak” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thick slice of meat, especially beef, cooked by grilling or frying.
What is the difference between "steak" and "stake"?
"Steak" is a thick slice of meat, especially beef, or a thick cross-cut slice of fish. "Stake" is a completely different word meaning a pointed post, or a bet or financial interest. They sound identical but are never interchangeable.
What is the difference between a "steak" and a "fillet"?
A "steak" is a thick slice of meat or fish, while a "fillet" is a boneless cut taken from along the animal or from one side of a fish. A fillet steak is a steak cut from the tenderloin, combining both ideas.
How does a fish "steak" differ from a fish "fillet"?
A fish "steak" is cut straight across the body, so it usually includes a section of the backbone. A fish "fillet" is cut lengthways along the body and is typically boneless.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include steak:
