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steakhouse

American  
[steyk-hous] / ˈsteɪkˌhaʊs /

noun

steakhouses plural
  1. a restaurant specializing in beefsteak.


steakhouse British  
/ ˈsteɪkˌhaʊs /

noun

  1. a restaurant that has steaks as its speciality

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of steakhouse

First recorded in 1865–70; steak + house

Example Sentences

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Kelly’s Spa has become simply the spa, Duane’s Steakhouse is now just the steakhouse, and Casey’s Cupcakes, a hotel shop founded by Kelly’s daughter Casey Beau Brown, has closed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Bloomin’, the owner of Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill, said its turnaround efforts are continuing to gain momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

It sponsored conferences for financial advisers of Morgan Stanley, UBS and others, and recently flew investment advisers to Chicago, putting them up at The Langham hotel with dinner at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

While beef demand is resilient and companies like Darden Restaurants’ LongHorn Steakhouse and rival Texas Roadhouse have enjoyed faster growth than most casual-dining chains since Covid, the beef industry is facing stiff challenges.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The Saloon and Steakhouse is the first wooden building you see when you enter Stagecoach Pass after parking in the giant dirt lot, which is only a quarter full on the busiest days.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

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