beef Wellington
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of beef Wellington
First recorded in 1960–65; the Wellington alluded to is of uncertain identity
Example Sentences
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At the tropical Siren Social Club, I splurged on a gin martini, an appetizer of garlicky Gulf shrimp and pastry-encrusted beef Wellington.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
Singers Alanis Morissette and Halle Bailey performed as hundreds of attendees noshed on duck egg rolls, beef Wellington and lobster rolls prior to the Democratic nominee taking the stage shortly after 4:30 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2024
The defendant’s two children were at home during the lunch in July but did not share the allegedly poisonous beef Wellington dish.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
Ian Wilkinson had been left in a critical condition after eating a beef Wellington cooked by Erin Patterson.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2023
Her belly churned, not with hunger for the delicious-smelling beef Wellington that was about to be served to the guests in the dining room, but with dread.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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