entrecôte

American

[ahn-truh-koht] / ɑ̃ trəˈkoʊt /

noun

plural

entrecôtes

a steak sliced from between the ribs of a rib roast cut.

entrecôte British

/ ɑ̃trəkot /

noun

a beefsteak cut from between the ribs

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Etymology

Origin of entrecôte

1835–45; < French < Latin inter- inter- + costa rib

Example Sentences

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They tucked into crab dumplings, sturgeon and entrecôte.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2023

How could a veal blanquette or an entrecôte with morels and cream hold a candle to white bean foam with sea urchins or spherical melon caviar?

From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2021

Those inside can watch chefs grill rabbit, duck, entrecôte beef and more on a wood fire.

From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2021

Then he runs, his right arm raised to catch the prize thrown at him: a duck breast, perhaps, or the entrecôte, nicely wrapped.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2021

"The entrecôte was wonderful, also the omelette," Julien admitted.

From The Mischief Maker by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

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