corned beef
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of corned beef
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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Shelton isn’t a corned beef sandwich at an all-night diner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 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
It is a far cry from the infamous tour to India in 1993, when the England squad survived on tinned corned beef and naan bread.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 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
He came over and slipped a tin of corned beef into her basket and then hurried away as if he had done nothing.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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