Beefsteak

Pronunciation: /biːfsteɪk/

Definitions of beefsteak

noun a slice of beef, especially one cooked by broiling or frying

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat beefsteak for dinner.

A2 My mom grilled a delicious beefsteak last night.

B1 The restaurant is known for its juicy beefsteak.

B2 The chef prepared a mouthwatering beefsteak with a side of mashed potatoes.

C1 The beefsteak was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful.

C2 The beefsteak was seasoned with a special blend of herbs and spices, making it a culinary delight.

Examples of beefsteak in a Sentence

formal The restaurant is known for its delicious beefsteak served with a side of vegetables.

informal Let's grab a juicy beefsteak for lunch today.

slang I could really go for a beefsteak right now, it's so tasty!

figurative His argument was a tough beefsteak to chew on during the debate.

Grammatical Forms of beefsteak

• past tense: beefsteaked
• plural: beefsteaks
• comparative: more beefsteak
• superlative: most beefsteak
• present tense: beefsteaks
• future tense: will beefsteak
• perfect tense: have beefsteaked
• continuous tense: is beefsteaking
• singular: beefsteak
• positive degree: beefsteak
• infinitive: to beefsteak
• gerund: beefsteaking
• participle: beefsteaked

Origin and Evolution of beefsteak

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'beefsteak' originated from the Old English word 'beofsteaca', which referred to a slice of beef used for cooking.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'beefsteak' came to specifically refer to a thick slice of beef cooked by broiling or frying, and is now commonly used to describe a type of steak cut from beef.