steak
noun
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plural steaks
Definition of steak
1a
: 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
2a
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
This old-school restaurant at the entrance to Sequoia National Park serves up great river views with its steaks and seafood. — Rosemary Mcclure, Los Angeles Times, "In fall, experience the awe and adventure in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks," 31 Aug. 2019 Their empire may supply your toilet paper, the beef for your steaks, and the spandex in your workout clothes. — Ephrat Livni, Quartz, "This is the Koch Brothers empire," 23 Aug. 2019 Layer steak on the pâté, then top with the carrot-radish slaw and cilantro. — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipes: Banh Mi and pork skewers on your backyard grill," 13 Aug. 2019 Season steaks on each side with kosher salt and pepper. — ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Grilled Wagyu Rib-Eye Steak," 12 Aug. 2019 Slice steak and serve with farro salad, topped with fennel fronds if desired. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Steak with Grilled Green Beans, Fennel & Farro," 9 Aug. 2019 Season steaks with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Balsamic Steak with Eggplant and Peppers," 19 July 2019 First-rate steaks in a room that’s darker than a hit man’s soul. — Chris Erskine, latimes.com, "Our favorite ‘noir bars,’ dark sanctuaries on a blistering summer day," 27 June 2019 In a large bowl, mix together ground sirloin, ground chuck, Worcestershire sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce, Montreal steak seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and mustard. — Daniel Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Burgers with pizzazz: Surf 'n' turf burger judged best in annual BBQ contest," 18 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'steak.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for steak
steak
noun
English Language Learners Definition of steak
: a thick, flat piece of meat and especially beef
: a thick, flat piece of fish
British
: beef that is cut into small pieces and used for stews, casseroles, etc.
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steak
noun
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Kids Definition of steak
1
: a thick slice of meat and especially beef
2
: a thick slice of a large fish (as salmon)
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