First Known Use: 15th century
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steak
noun \ˈstāk\
: a thick, flat piece of meat and especially beef
: a thick, flat piece of fish
: beef that is cut into small pieces and used for stews, casseroles, etc.
Full Definition of STEAK
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>
2
: ground beef prepared for cooking or for serving in the manner of a steak <hamburger steak>
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Origin of STEAK
Middle English steke, from Old Norse steik; akin to Old Norse steikja to roast on a stake, stik stick, stake — more at stick
STEAK Defined for Kids
steak
noun \ˈstāk\
Definition of STEAK for Kids
1
: a thick slice of meat and especially beef
2
: a thick slice of a large fish (as salmon)
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