steak
steak Lexical Profile
steak Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A thick, high-quality slice of meat, typically beef, cut across the muscle fibers and usually cooked by grilling, frying, or broiling.
"We celebrated their anniversary by going to an upscale restaurant and ordering medium-rare steak with roasted vegetables."
A thick cross-section slice of fish or other non-beef meat, typically large enough to be served as a main course.
"She prepared a grilled salmon steak marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs."
A patty of finely chopped or ground meat, cooked in the manner of a steak.
"The school cafeteria served a hot lunch consisting of Salisbury steak covered in a rich mushroom gravy."
Word Nuance & Usage
When used without qualification in standard English, 'steak' almost universally refers to a cut of beef; for other animals, the type is explicitly stated (e.g., 'tuna steak', 'pork steak').
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old Norse 'steik' meaning 'roast meat', which is related to 'steikja' meaning 'to roast on a spit'.
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