Pronunciation: /steɪk/

Definitions of steak

noun a slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by broiling, frying, or grilling

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat steak with mashed potatoes.

A2 She ordered a juicy steak for dinner.

B1 The restaurant is known for its delicious steak dishes.

B2 The chef grilled the steak to perfection.

C1 The steak was seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices.

C2 The wagyu steak was incredibly tender and flavorful.

verb None

Example Sentences

A1 I steak the meat before grilling it.

A2 She steaks the fish with a special seasoning.

B1 The chef steaks the beef to perfection every time.

B2 He steaks the chicken breasts before marinating them.

C1 The culinary expert steaks the lamb chops with precision.

C2 The master chef steaks the venison with expert skill.

adjective None

Example Sentences

A1 I ordered a steak sandwich for lunch.

A2 She cooked a steak dinner for her family.

B1 The restaurant is known for its steak specials.

B2 The steak was perfectly cooked to medium-rare.

C1 The chef prepared a steak tartare appetizer.

C2 The steakhouse is famous for its dry-aged steaks.

adverb None

Example Sentences

A1 I like steak.

A2 She cooked the steak perfectly.

B1 He grilled the steak to perfection.

B2 The steak was seasoned well and cooked medium rare.

C1 The chef expertly prepared the steak using a sous vide method.

C2 The Wagyu steak was seared to perfection and served with a red wine reduction sauce.

pronoun None

Example Sentences

A1 I like steak.

A2 She cooked steak for dinner.

B1 The waiter brought us steak and potatoes.

B2 My favorite steak is ribeye.

C1 The chef prepared the steak to perfection.

C2 Having steak for lunch is a luxury I indulge in occasionally.

preposition None

Example Sentences

A1 I like steak.

A2 She cooked steak for dinner.

B1 He ordered a steak medium rare.

B2 The restaurant specializes in steak dishes.

C1 The steak was seasoned perfectly.

C2 The steakhouse offers a variety of cuts to choose from.

conjunction None

Example Sentences

A1 I like steak and potatoes.

A2 She ordered a steak but I chose the salad.

B1 I wanted to go out for steak; however, my friends preferred sushi.

B2 Steak is my favorite food, yet I rarely eat it because it's expensive.

C1 Having a steak dinner can be a luxurious experience, especially when paired with a good wine.

C2 Although I enjoy steak, I try to limit my consumption for health reasons.

interjection None

Example Sentences

A1 Steak! That looks delicious.

A2 I ordered a steak for dinner tonight. Steak!

B1 Steak! I can't wait to dig in.

B2 Wow, steak! This restaurant knows how to cook it perfectly.

C1 I've tried steaks from all over the world, but nothing beats a good old American steak. Steak!

C2 The marbling on this steak is exceptional. Steak! I can't believe how tender it is.

article None

Example Sentences

A1 I like steak.

A2 She cooked a steak for dinner.

B1 The steak was seasoned perfectly.

B2 The restaurant served a delicious steak with mashed potatoes.

C1 The steakhouse is known for its high-quality cuts of meat.

C2 The chef prepared a mouthwatering steak with a red wine reduction sauce.

Examples of steak in a Sentence

formal The steak was cooked to perfection and served with a side of vegetables.

informal I'm craving a juicy steak for dinner tonight.

slang Let's go grab a steak at that new place downtown.

figurative She was thrown to the wolves like a piece of steak in a lion's den.

Grammatical Forms of steak

past tense

steaked

plural

steaks

comparative

more steak

superlative

most steak

present tense

steak

future tense

will steak

perfect tense

have steaked

continuous tense

is steak

singular

steak

positive degree

steak

infinitive

to steak

gerund

steaking

participle

steaked

Origin and Evolution of steak

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'steak' originated from the Old Norse word 'steik', which means 'to roast on a spit'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'steak' evolved to refer specifically to a slice of meat, typically beef, that is cooked by grilling or frying.