plural steaks
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
d
: a thick slice or piece of a non-meat food especially when prepared or served in the manner of a beef steak
tofu/portobello steaks
a cauliflower steak
2
a
: ground beef prepared for cooking or for serving in the manner of a steak
hamburger steak
b
: a non-meat food formed into a patty and cooked
lentil steak
wild mushroom steak
Examples of steak in a Sentence
I grilled a steak for dinner.
We had steak and potatoes for dinner.
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The chef started serving a whole duck preparation ($135) at the restaurant about six months ago, hoping to entice diners with offerings outside of the stellar steak program.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Both the chicken and steak are so tender and cooked to perfection.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Newman cooks large quantities of meats such as ribeye steaks, which cost about $30 a pound at local kosher markets.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
McCormick & Schmick’s is well known nationally for its steak and seafood, but has closed many locations in recent years since its 2011 acquisition by Landry’s.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Both the chicken and steak are so tender and cooked to perfection.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Newman cooks large quantities of meats such as ribeye steaks, which cost about $30 a pound at local kosher markets.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
McCormick & Schmick’s is well known nationally for its steak and seafood, but has closed many locations in recent years since its 2011 acquisition by Landry’s.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
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“Steak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steak. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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steak
noun1
: a slice of meat and especially beef
2
: a slice of a large fish (as swordfish)
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