Steak
/steɪk/noun
A slice of meat, usually beef, that is cooked by grilling or frying.
Did you know?The word 'steak' originates from the Old Norse word 'steik', meaning 'to roast', which reveals the ancient cooking methods that have shaped our dining today.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*stikō
“a stick or pole, linked to the act of cooking over an open flame.”
Old Norse
ON
steik
“to roast or cook on a spit.”
Middle English
ME
steik
“a piece of meat, specifically one that is roasted.”
Modern English
English
steak
“a slice of meat, particularly from beef, cooked by grilling or frying.”