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.'
Spanish: bistec - filete de resPortuguese (BR): bife - bife de carnePortuguese (PT): bife - bife de vacaChinese (Simplified): 牛排Chinese (Traditional): 牛排Hindi: बीफस्टेक - गोमांस का कटलेटArabic: شريحة لحم بقر
Example Sentences
I ordered a beefsteak for dinner.
basic
The chef cooked the beefsteak perfectly.
basic
He likes his beefsteak well-done.
basic
Nothing beats a juicy beefsteak on a summer night.
natural
Can you recommend a good sauce for my beefsteak?
natural
After a long week, he treated himself to a huge beefsteak.
natural