English · Word Candidate

steak

/steɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: steaks · steaking · steaked

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A relatively large, thick slice or slab cut from another animal, a vegetable, etc.

Noun

Examples

venison steak, bear steak, pork steak, turtle steak, salmon steak; cauliflower steak, eggplant steaks

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To cook (something, especially fish) like or as a steak.

Verb

Examples

Really large bass can be treated as filets, as we mentioned earlier, or they can be steaked. If they are to be steaked, they should be cleaned like a bass to be baked, scaled, and the skin left in place.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “steak” mean?

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

Is “steak” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.