Word
steakhouse
Phoneticssteak·house, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsteɪkˌhaʊs/
UK/stˈeɪkhaʊs/
Definition
n. a restaurant where the main food is grilled meat, especially large cuts like beef. You usually go there for a special meal with friends or family.
n. a restaurant specialising in the preparation and service of grilled meat, particularly large cuts of beef. Often associated with a formal or semi-formal dining atmosphere.
Examples
“We went to a steakhouse for our anniversary dinner.”
“The steakhouse is famous for its dry-aged ribeye and its extensive selection of imported wines.”
“While the city is full of casual eateries, the steakhouse remains a popular destination for those seeking a high-end dining experience with a focus on traditional grilling techniques.”
Examples
simple
“We went to a steakhouse for our anniversary dinner.”
contextual
“The steakhouse is famous for its dry-aged ribeye and its extensive selection of imported wines.”
complex
“While the city is full of casual eateries, the steakhouse remains a popular destination for those seeking a high-end dining experience with a focus on traditional grilling techniques.”
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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