filet
Americannoun
plural
filetsnoun
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
Upside Foods went through the FDA's pre-market consultation process for its original proof-of-concept product — a simple chicken filet — under Trump's first term.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025
“Thinly sliced beef filet is expertly cooked to order, seasoned with only salt and a squeeze of lime,” wrote an anonymous inspector from Michelin.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024
How about polenta-crusted salmon filet with pesto sauce and a nice glass of J. Lohr Chardonnay?
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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