steak
word
/ˈsteɪk/
stayk
/stˈeɪk/
stayk
Definition
A steak is a thick slice of meat, usually beef, that is cooked and eaten as a main dish. It can also refer to a similar thick piece of other foods, such as tuna steak.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to beef in everyday English. Common collocations include 'rare', 'medium', 'well-done', 'grilled steak', and 'steak knife'. Do not confuse it with a thin 'slice of meat' or with 'stake', which is a different word.
Spanish: filete - bistecPortuguese (BR): bifePortuguese (PT): bifeChinese (Simplified): 牛排 - 肉排Chinese (Traditional): 牛排 - 肉排Hindi: स्टेकArabic: شريحة لحمBengali: স্টেকRussian: стейкJapanese: ステーキVietnamese: bít tếtKorean: 스테이크Turkish: biftek - steakUrdu: اسٹیکIndonesian: steak
Example Sentences
I ordered a steak for dinner.
basic
This steak is very tender.
basic
We split a steak and shared a salad.
natural
He cooks the steak on the grill.
basic
I like my steak medium rare, not well-done.
natural
That restaurant makes an amazing steak.
natural