filet
Americannoun
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filets
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected 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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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
STK’s thick, well-marbled filet mignon is perfect for kebabs with little more than salt and freshly cracked pepper.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
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
An hour and a half later sixteen-year-old Bobby was having his first meal of the day: filet of sole and a large glass of orange juice.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Gibsons executives say they are more constrained in securing choice filets that meet their specifications.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
The steakhouse also caters events, and Zamacona says he’s cooked up to 850 filets of steak for a single party.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
But the company has been very slow to bring the filets to market.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2025
A Norwegian processing plant churns out farmed Atlantic salmon filets for Mowi ASA, the largest producer of farm-raised salmon in the world, with some 20% of the global market.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 26, 2024
They ain’t pretty, but you slice off some filets, and they cook just fine.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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