Salisbury steak
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Salisbury steak
1895–1900, named after J. H. Salisbury (1823–1905), U.S. dietitian, who promoted the eating of such steaks
Example Sentences
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Then, they would lunch on Salisbury steak and Jell-O platters at Schaber’s Cafeteria.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025
I then didn't think about Salisbury steak again for a good 15 years.
From Salon • Jan. 26, 2024
“But Salisbury steak is ultimately all about the gravy, and this one is a winner,” she writes.
From Washington Post • Jul. 12, 2022
The smallest piece of the Healthy Choice franchise is the legacy business that’s left over from the 1980s, with entrees like meatloaf and Salisbury steak.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2017
And when Grover ordered a fried dam plate and a Salisbury steak, just for fun, Ralph ordered a list of side dishes — onion rings, potato salad, coleslaw.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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