steak

Definition

Beefsteak: a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling.

Etymology

From Middle English steike, from Old Norse steik (“roast; meat roasted on a stick”). The verb is either from the noun or from steikja (“to roast”). The modern pronunciation shows an irregular change of Early Modern English /ɛː/ to /eɪ/ in the standard language; contrast this with the development of other words such as speak and wreak.

Example Sentences

• "venison steak, bear steak, pork steak, turtle steak, salmon steak; cauliflower steak, eggplant steaks"
• "The San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt down hard-to-find critters […] But the priciest items in the market aren't the armadillo steaks or even the bluefin tuna."