corned beef

American  

[kawrnd beef] / ˈkɔrnd ˈbif /

Also corn beef

noun

1. beef that has been preserved by marinating it in brine, often with garlic, peppercorns, cloves, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of corned beef

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

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corned beef

Shelton isn’t a corned beef sandwich at an all-night diner.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Dishes she's made range from panackelty, a stew consisting of potatoes, onions and corned beef, to Staffordshire oatcakes, a type of yeasted pancake, and Lancashire hotpot, made with mutton or lamb.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026

Danny's Jimmy Nardellos and harissa relish with labneh and mint sounded amazing, and I got a kick out of the notion of going from a Chateaubriand to bologna and canned corned beef.

From Salon ● May 29, 2024

“We would do corned beef tacos over there,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2023

“Good question,” Mr. McCracken mutters to his corned beef, but with a tone that tells me he’s talking to his wife.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman