beefsteak

word

Definition

A thick, slice of beef that is usually grilled, fried, or broiled and served as a main dish.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and restaurant menus usually use 'beefsteak,' but in casual speech, just 'steak' is more common. Not to be confused with 'hamburger' or minced meat. Commonly cooked 'rare,' 'medium,' or 'well-done.'

Example Sentences

I ordered a beefsteak for dinner.

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The chef cooked the beefsteak perfectly.

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He likes his beefsteak well-done.

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Nothing beats a juicy beefsteak on a summer night.

natural

Can you recommend a good sauce for my beefsteak?

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After a long week, he treated himself to a huge beefsteak.

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