Beef Wellington

C1 8+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /biːf wɛlɪŋtən/

Definitions of beef wellington

noun a type of food

Example Sentences

A1 Beef Wellington is a popular dish made with beef, mushrooms, and pastry.

A2 I tried making Beef Wellington for the first time and it turned out delicious.

B1 When dining at a fancy restaurant, I always order Beef Wellington as my main course.

B2 The chef's signature dish is Beef Wellington, and it never disappoints.

C1 The Beef Wellington served at this Michelin-starred restaurant is truly exquisite.

C2 For a special occasion, I decided to prepare a homemade Beef Wellington with a red wine reduction sauce.

Examples of beef wellington in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious beef Wellington for the guests at the formal dinner party.

informal I tried making beef Wellington for the first time and it turned out pretty good!

slang I'm craving some beef Wellington, that dish is so fancy and tasty.

figurative His speech was like a perfectly cooked beef Wellington, rich in flavor and satisfying to the audience.

Grammatical Forms of beef wellington

past tense

beef wellingtoned

plural

beef wellingtons

comparative

more beef wellington

superlative

most beef wellington

present tense

beef wellingtons

future tense

will beef wellington

perfect tense

have beef wellingtoned

continuous tense

is beef wellingtoning

singular

beef wellington

positive degree

beef wellington

infinitive

to beef wellington

gerund

beef wellingtoning

participle

beef wellingtoned

Origin and Evolution of beef wellington

First Known Use: 1815 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: Beef Wellington is believed to have been created as a tribute to Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, after his victory at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Evolution of the word: The dish Beef Wellington has evolved from a simple meat pie to a gourmet dish made of beef fillet coated with pâté and duxelles, then wrapped in puff pastry. It has become a popular and iconic dish in British cuisine.