steak

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steak

noun \ˈstāk\

Definition of STEAK

1
a : 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>
2
: ground beef prepared for cooking or for serving in the manner of a steak <hamburger steak>

Examples of STEAK

  1. I grilled a steak for dinner.
  2. We had steak and potatoes for dinner.

Origin of STEAK

Middle English steke, from Old Norse steik; akin to Old Norse steikja to roast on a stake, stik stick, stake — more at stick
First Known Use: 15th century

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