A1 noun Neutral #2,651 most common

steak

/steɪk/

A steak is a thick slice of meat, usually beef, that is cooked by grilling, frying, or broiling. While typically referring to beef, it can also describe thick cuts of other meats or large fish like salmon.

Examples

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1

I am cooking a steak for dinner tonight.

I am cooking a steak for dinner tonight.

2

The patron requested his steak be prepared medium-rare.

The patron requested his steak be prepared medium-rare.

3

Let's go out and grab a juicy steak.

Let's go out and grab a juicy steak.

Word Family

Noun
steak
Adjective
steaky
Related
steakhouse
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Memory Tip

Think of the phrase: 'I love to EAT a stEAK.' Both words contain the letters E-A-T.

Quick Quiz

I would like my ___ cooked medium-rare, please.

Correct!

The correct answer is: steak

Examples

1

I am cooking a steak for dinner tonight.

everyday

I am cooking a steak for dinner tonight.

2

The patron requested his steak be prepared medium-rare.

formal

The patron requested his steak be prepared medium-rare.

3

Let's go out and grab a juicy steak.

informal

Let's go out and grab a juicy steak.

4

The study analyzes the caloric density of a standard beef steak.

academic

The study analyzes the caloric density of a standard beef steak.

5

We discussed the contract terms over a steak lunch.

business

We discussed the contract terms over a steak lunch.

Word Family

Noun
steak
Adjective
steaky
Related
steakhouse

Common Collocations

grill a steak grill a steak
rare steak rare steak
steak house steak house
juicy steak juicy steak
order a steak order a steak

Common Phrases

steak and chips

steak and chips

Salisbury steak

Salisbury steak

steak tartare

steak tartare

Often Confused With

steak vs stake

A 'stake' is a wooden post or a financial share, while 'steak' is meat you eat.

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Usage Notes

In a restaurant, the server will usually ask how you want your steak cooked (rare, medium, or well-done).

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Common Mistakes

Learners often misspell the word as 'stake'. Remember that 'steak' has 'eat' inside it (almost).

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Memory Tip

Think of the phrase: 'I love to EAT a stEAK.' Both words contain the letters E-A-T.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old Norse word 'steik', which means to roast meat on a spit.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Plural: steaks Often used with modifiers (e.g., beef steak, tuna steak)
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Cultural Context

Steak is a staple of Western cuisine and is often associated with celebration or high-end dining in many cultures.

Quick Quiz

I would like my ___ cooked medium-rare, please.

Correct!

The correct answer is: steak

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