steak
Steak (noun) means a thick slice of meat, especially beef, cooked by grilling or frying. Example: “He ordered his steak medium-rare with a side of fries.”
How to use steak
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thick cut of meat or fish, typically cooked whole rather than minced or diced.
Word forms
steaked past tense, steaks plural, steaks singular
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Etymology
From Old Norse steik, "roast" or "meat roasted on a stick."
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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.
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