steak
noun
ˈstāk 
plural steaks
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
d
: a thick slice or piece of a non-meat food especially when prepared or served in the manner of a beef steak
tofu/portobello steaks
a cauliflower steak
2
a
: ground beef prepared for cooking or for serving in the manner of a steak
hamburger steak
b
: a non-meat food formed into a patty and cooked
lentil steak
wild mushroom steak
Example Sentences
I grilled a steak for dinner. We had steak and potatoes for dinner.
Recent Examples on the Web Certainly, Devour Indy is synonymous with discounted steak dinners, but there’s more to the two-week restaurant promotion. 
Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 Highlights include steak frites, grilled branzino with French onion soup, chilled Maine lobster and a chicken dinner for two. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2022 The close timing of both openings may be pure coincidence, but for these churrascarias, the competition is welcome — and the steak knives are already out. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2022 Start out with fried pickles, then try a chili, smash burger or steak frites. The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2022 The shortage of seeds is already pushing up retail prices for Dijon mustard—which is used as a spread for sandwiches, a condiment for steak frites, and a crucial base for many classic French sauces—as much as 25%, Vandermaesen said. Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 16 July 2022 At the same time, many of the diners who used to nurture relationships and close deals over midday hamachi crudo and steak frites are now making those connections in front of a computer screen at home while eating salads from takeout boxes. New York Times, 11 July 2022 Lots of thrift shopping, indulging in French food (steak frites, specifically), and taking in the dazzling views of the Eiffel Tower of course. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 June 2022 Matthew will recommend the shaved steak sandwich ($10), the Italian grinder ($10), and the wieners ($2.50) loaded with meat sauce. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2022 See More
Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 Highlights include steak frites, grilled branzino with French onion soup, chilled Maine lobster and a chicken dinner for two. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2022 The close timing of both openings may be pure coincidence, but for these churrascarias, the competition is welcome — and the steak knives are already out. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2022 Start out with fried pickles, then try a chili, smash burger or steak frites. The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2022 The shortage of seeds is already pushing up retail prices for Dijon mustard—which is used as a spread for sandwiches, a condiment for steak frites, and a crucial base for many classic French sauces—as much as 25%, Vandermaesen said. Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 16 July 2022 At the same time, many of the diners who used to nurture relationships and close deals over midday hamachi crudo and steak frites are now making those connections in front of a computer screen at home while eating salads from takeout boxes. New York Times, 11 July 2022 Lots of thrift shopping, indulging in French food (steak frites, specifically), and taking in the dazzling views of the Eiffel Tower of course. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 June 2022 Matthew will recommend the shaved steak sandwich ($10), the Italian grinder ($10), and the wieners ($2.50) loaded with meat sauce. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English steke, from Old Norse steik; akin to Old Norse steikja to roast on a stake, stik stick, stake — more at stick
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing steak
Kids Definition
steak
noun
ˈstāk
1
: a thick slice of meat and especially beef
2
: a thick slice of a large fish