corned beef
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of corned beef
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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People were stealing "absolutely anything" including "tins of spam, tins of corned beef, all the fresh meat", Ms Whitehead told BBC Radio 4's World at One programme.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2024
Though a corned beef and cabbage plate may be synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the U.S., the dish is more rooted in Irish-American culture than traditional Irish culture.
From Salon ● Mar. 16, 2024
Capitol Hill Blog reports that in addition to delicate pastries, the new location will include hearty savory fare like Reuben sandwiches and corned beef hash.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 25, 2023
I might have a corned beef sandwich at one of the deli spots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
How disappointed she would be to see my room at my aunt’s boardinghouse —a perilous stack of tinned peaches and corned beef hash, a nest of an unmade bed.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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