filet
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of filet
C20: from French: net, from Old Provençal filat , from fil thread, from Latin fīlum
Example Sentences
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Fresh ramps often sell for over $30 a pound, more than filet mignon or live lobster.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The five-time major champion goes back to his roots with Irish champ as a main course side dish to accompany either wagyu filet mignon or seared salmon.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Instead of filet mignon, he’s serving hanger steaks.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2024
Then they flay it—not filet, flay—meaning remove the skin.
From Salon • Dec. 7, 2023
Jonas played along, scanning the thing as if there was suddenly something new there—rabbit cassoulet, filet mignon.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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