corned beef
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of corned beef
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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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
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
We use a ton of coconut milk, we eat a lot of lamb and corned beef and wrap dishes in taro leaves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2023
On the menu will be corned beef and cabbage and green cookies shaped like shamrocks.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2023
Though right now his glare is focused more on Jacqui—who’s already helped herself to three servings of corned beef.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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