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steaka thick slice of meat, especially beef, for grilling or frying

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a thick slice of meat, especially beef, for grilling or frying

Pronunciation (IPA): /steɪk/

Example Sentences

  • My dad burned the steak so badly that even the dog refused to eat it.
  • The restaurant is famous for its juicy steaks.
  • She cut the steak with a knife and fork like a surgeon.

steak

NOUN

[/steɪk/]

a thick slice of meat, especially beef, for grilling or frying

a skilled chef carefully places thick slices of marbled beef onto a sizzling hot grill. The meat pieces are clearly cut into substantial portions, each about two inches thick with visible fat marbling. Steam and smoke rise from the grill as the beef begins to sear and brown on the bottom. The chef uses tongs to adjust the positioning while flames lick around the edges of the meat. A server nearby watches attentively, holding an empty plate ready to receive the cooked portions. Kitchen staff in the background prepare side dishes and seasonings for the meal.  thick slices of meat, especially beef, being prepared for grilling
💡 Concept

a skilled chef carefully places thick slices of marbled beef onto a sizzling hot grill. The meat pieces are clearly cut into substantial portions, each about two inches thick with visible fat marbling. Steam and smoke rise from the grill as the beef begins to sear and brown on the bottom. The chef uses tongs to adjust the positioning while flames lick around the edges of the meat. A server nearby watches attentively, holding an empty plate ready to receive the cooked portions. Kitchen staff in the background prepare side dishes and seasonings for the meal. thick slices of meat, especially beef, being prepared for grilling

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/steɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/steɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootsteak

🎵Rhyme

cakemaketakebreaklake
cake
make
take
break
lake

🔗Collocations

grilled steak
rare steak
ribeye steak
cook a steak
tender steak
sirloin steak

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My dad burned the steak so badly that even the dog refused to eat it.

The restaurant is famous for its juicy steaks.

😄 Fun example

She cut the steak with a knife and fork like a surgeon.

Would you like your steak well-done or medium?

📚Related Words

Synonyms

beefmeatcutlet

Antonyms

vegetablesalad

Related

barbecuegrillrestaurantdinnerprotein

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