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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In the original, Andy Sachs is sent to pick up a lunch order from the Midtown restaurant for Miranda and is given 15 minutes to get the steak.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
In the original, Andy Sachs is sent to pick up a lunch order from the Midtown restaurant for Miranda and is given 15 minutes to get the steak.
—Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The Italian Manfredi’s, the main dining room, the Restaurant, the World Cafe (a buffet with everything imaginable including lobster, steaks and pasta) and 24-hour room service, are all included in your fare.
—Malika Bowling, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The happy hour menu has multiple food and drink options, including oysters, steak frites, as well as deals on beer, wine and dessert.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Steak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steak. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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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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