Steak: meaning, definitions and examples

Repeated word - general term for a piece of meat, usually beef, that is cooked and eaten as a main course.

• I always enjoy a good steak
• They marinated the steak overnight

Specifically refers to a steak cut from beef. Often used to emphasize the type of meat.

• The restaurant is famous for its tender beefsteaks
• Ordered a juicy beefsteak at the barbecue

Refers to a boneless cut of meat or fish. In the context of steak, it usually means a tender, high-quality cut.

• She prefers a fillet because it's more tender
• The chef prepared an exquisite fillet for the guests

Specific cut of beef from the upper middle part of the cow. Often known for its flavor and tenderness.

• He ordered a sirloin steak at the steakhouse
• The sirloin was cooked medium-rare and tasted fantastic

This term is used when referring to a thick slice of meat, usually beef, that is often grilled or fried.

• I ordered a medium-rare steak at the restaurant.
• For dinner, we're having grilled steak with vegetables.

This word is generally used to describe an act of slicing or dividing something with a sharp tool. It can also mean a simple wound caused by something sharp.

• She made a cut on the paper with scissors.
• He has a small cut on his finger from a kitchen knife.

A gash is a deep, long cut or wound, often viewed as quite severe. It has a strong negative connotation.

• He got a gash on his leg from falling off his bike.
• The knife left a deep gash in the table.

This term is used in a medical context to describe a precise cut made during surgery or a medical procedure.

• The surgeon made a small incision to begin the procedure.
• After the incision, the doctor carefully removed the tissue.