filet mignon
Americannoun
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filets mignons,
plural
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filet mignons
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of filet mignon
1905–10; < French: dainty fillet
Example Sentences
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They cost $8.00 in the concession stands, but here, they are free—as are the stations offering Champagne, sushi and filet mignon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 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
I usually order a ribeye at similar restaurants, but our server highly recommended the filet mignon flight, which was positively decadent.
From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026
Instead of filet mignon, he’s serving hanger steaks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2024
It was a filet mignon farm, all of it, and the tissue spread for miles around the paths where we were walking.
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
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